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Quick. Everyone start offering the NBA suggestions for what would be a better way than playing a Game 7 to decide this Boston/Philly series. A coin flip? A three-point shootout between Elton Brand and Ryan Hollins? A one-on-one game between Doc Rivers and Doug Collins? How about we just show it on tape delay like [...]

Allen Iverson Heading to Philly for Game 6 against the Boston Celtics. Maybe.

Published on 2012-05-23 16:14:58

There were plenty of rumors flying early this morning that were confirmed by Philadelphia 76ers CEO Adam Aron a little while ago: Allen Iverson has been officially invited to attend tonight’s Game 6 of the Sixers/Celtics playoff series in Philly. The original plan was apparently to have A.I. take part in a pre-game ceremony, but [...]

Where To Go To Buy The Reebok Question

Published on 2012-05-23 16:00:41

We’re not much more than a day away from one of the most iconic sneakers of this generation being re-released in their original design for the first time in 16 years. On Friday, May 25, Reebok is bringing the Questions back out. They will be retailing at $125, but this will be a one time [...]

Video: John Wall & Washington, D.C.’s Best Talent Show Out For Red Bull Midnight Run

Published on 2012-05-23 15:30:52

One hundred of the Washington, D.C. area’s most talented players came together this weekend for the Red Bull Midnight Run. Well, it was actually 101 if you want to include John Wall, who was on hand to help scout the talent and pick who would be moving on. The next time this group will reconvene [...]

Video: The Top 10 Rookie Plays Of The NBA Season

Published on 2012-05-23 14:00:41

The NBA’s Rookie of the Year Award had been all but clinched by Kyrie Irving sometime around the midway point of the season. But as great as he was – hitting game-winners, dishing out beastly statlines – he didn’t have the best play from a rookie this season. That went to some cat out in [...]

Reggie Evans ‘Playoff’ T-Shirt

Published on 2012-05-23 12:30:03

Despite getting swept by the San Antonio Spurs, hope and promise is on the horizon for the L.A. Clippers. There are many questions that have to be answered by the front office in the offseason, but keeping the core players of the Clippers’ bench, aka “The Goon Squad”, should be one of the key goals. [...]

Dime Q&A: Gordon Hayward & Brandon Jennings On Creating Yourself In A Video Game, Hoops And More

Published on 2012-05-23 11:30:28

Among the numerous reasons why video games are popular in the larger society, here’s a few why they’re a hit in the NBA: When your profession is working out, it doesn’t require effort. When you’re naturally competitive, it’s another outlet to be so. Away from home often, they can put you in touch with your [...]

Should Udonis Haslem Be Suspended For Clocking Tyler Hansbrough?

Published on 2012-05-23 11:00:29

Why is it that Tyler Hansbrough is always the one on the wrong end of payback? His hit on Dwyane Wade earlier in last night’s Game 5 was absolutely a play on the ball, and somehow turned into a flagrant foul despite Psycho T getting the ball (for the most part). A few plays later, [...]

Report: Ramon Sessions “Definitely” Wants To Stay With The Lakers

Published on 2012-05-23 10:15:45

Before Ramon Sessions completely disappeared in the playoffs and started running around in Game 5 in OKC like Stan in Space Jam, Laker Nation was convinced they finally had their point guard of the future. L.A. had not had a legit starting point guard since the days of Nick Van Exel, going from a decomposing [...]

Video: A Two-Handed Windmill From LeBron James

Published on 2012-05-23 09:30:32

Yesterday, we wrote that contrary to popular opinion, LeBron James was actually one of the most clutch players in the league. He produced his best game – possible ever – when Miami was on the ropes. Then last night, he came through again with a near triple-double to win the pivotal Game 5. He didn’t [...]

LeBron, D-Wade Put The Clamps On The Indiana Pacers

Published on 2012-05-23 01:21:48

It took a few games, but Miami finally takes the Pacers seriously. For a while, LeBron and D-Wade spent their down time mocking Danny Granger and making fun of his tough guy antics. Now they’re swinging back, and that’s the greatest sign of flattery. With the series tied at two, and the Pacers bringing their [...]

Video: Rajon Rondo’s Unreal Pass From His Knees

Published on 2012-05-22 16:00:44

Do you think Greg Stiemsma had any idea this dime was coming? Rajon Rondo was on the ground, and somehow made a perfect pass in the lane with his off hand to his big man for the dunk. Unreal. But oh, I forgot… Rondo can’t shoot so therefore he sucks right? What do you think? [...]

The Magic Of LeBron James

Published on 2012-05-22 15:00:00

Fourth quarter. Ninth inning. Overtime. The 11th and 12th rounds. Green-white-checkered. And down the stretch they come. The fifth set. The final lap. Somewhere between the Romans of the 1st century and the Celtics of the 21st, we fused the definitions of crunch time and clutch inextricably with those climatic end-stages of our athletic competitions. [...]

The 5 Biggest Offseason Questions For The Lakers

Published on 2012-05-22 14:30:34

Every offseason the Lakers don’t win a championship is a restless one for the franchise and its fans. The high expectations create a quicker panic trigger when those plans don’t mature, leaving anyone around feeling like GM Mitch Kupchak standing alone in a packed Oklahoma City Arena. The SoCal summer is a little dimmer. This [...]

Photos: A Recap Of The Red Bull Midnight Run With John Wall, Basketball & Girls

Published on 2012-05-22 14:00:52

This weekend, the Dime crew invaded downtown Washington, D.C. to help host the Red Bull Midnight Run, an event that brought 100 of the area’s most talented players together in one gym. The reason? To eventually pluck the top eight from that group to take to Brooklyn to compete against the best from New York, [...]

adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2 – New Grey/Black/White Colorway Unveiled

Published on 2012-05-22 12:30:26

I’ve been rocking the adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2 for about a month now since adidas was kind enough to bring me out to Los Angeles for the media launch. But now the official launch is just two days away, and a new colorway was unveiled today. The new grey/black/white colorway is a more conservative [...]

Video: The Top 10 Alley-Oops Of The NBA Season

Published on 2012-05-22 11:15:34

J.R. Smith never found his groove in the playoffs, but during the regular season, he accomplished what no one else in the league did: have two of the 10 best alley-oops of the year. But the best alley-oop of the season could also be a contender for best of all time: Gerald Green‘s mixtape-style finish [...]

Report: Dwight Howard Still Wants Orlando To Trade Him

Published on 2012-05-22 10:30:14

You had to be either stupid or a blind Magic fan to believe Dwight Howard‘s flirtation with moving on from Orlando ended at the trade deadline. If anything, it only dragged out what I think is inevitable at this point. The Magic cleaned house on the bench and in the front office yesterday, letting Stan [...]

Video: Mitch Kupchak Realizes The Lakers Are Finished

Published on 2012-05-22 09:45:18

This is pure gold. We’re sorry, Mitch, but it was all over well before this clip. TNT just decided to drive the stake in a little further. Has Kupchak done a good job building this current team? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a fan of Dime Magazine [...]

Video: Kobe Bryant’s Nasty Baseline Reverse Dunk

Published on 2012-05-22 09:15:28

Brian Cardinal tweeted last night that Kobe was 10 assists away from a double-double. As funny and accurate as that diss was, we can’t fault the Mamba for going at it solo last night. Andrew Bynum didn’t show up. Pau Gasol had the most invisible 16-rebound game I’ve ever seen. Ramon Sessions looked like Derek [...]

OKC Tells The Lakers To Go Home; Brandon Bass Pulls Off The Unexpected

Published on 2012-05-21 23:35:06

The Lakers didn’t lose the series last night in OKC. They lost it in Game 2, and in Game 4 in Los Angeles. The Thunder’s series-clinching 106-90 win last night was merely a formality, and even as Kobe Bryant (42 points) tossed up three quarters of a throwback performance, no one could truly convince themselves [...]

Red Bull Midnight Run Brings Out The Best In Washington, D.C.’s 100 Best Players

Published on 2012-05-21 16:00:49

One hundred of the most talented players from the DMV area were together in one gym in downtown Washington D.C. this weekend for the 2012 Red Bull Midnight Run. There was NBA D-Leaguer Mike Anderson, who flew in from Europe the day before to attend, Baby Shaq, the almost legendary streetball player, Corey Allmond, the [...]

Breaking News: Stan Van Gundy Is Out As Magic Head Coach

Published on 2012-05-21 14:30:49

It didn’t take long for the Orlando Magic to make a move regarding their coach, Stan Van Gundy. Reports are indicating that Van Gundy, who was closing in on five years since being hired in Disney World, has been relieved of his duties as the team’s coach. General Manager and President of Basketball Operations Otis [...]

Humble & Hungry: Dime’s 2012 NBA Draft Diary With Dion Waiters, Week 3

Published on 2012-05-21 14:00:47

After an outstanding sophomore season at Syracuse that had many analysts talking about him as one of the best guards in the country, Dion Waiters decided the time was right to test his talents and make the jump to the NBA. The Philly native was a beast as a Sixth Man, averaging 12.6 points on [...]

Marquis Daniels ‘I’m Flexin’ T-Shirt

Published on 2012-05-21 13:30:38

Are you a Celtic fan who’s feeling the heat of the playoffs? Then check out this awesome new Marquis Daniels postseason t-shirt. Authorized by Daniels himself, the “I’m Flexin’ (And I Know It)” shirt is already a fan favorite amongst Boston. While this particular version is on sale now, there are expected to be three [...]

Dime NBA Draft Profile: Damian Lillard

Published on 2012-05-21 12:00:50

They used to call it one of the best draft classes of the last 25 years. Now, it’s looking more and more like Anthony Davis… and then everybody else. Still, on June 28, the 2012 NBA Draft will bring hope, and hopefully new talent to some teams that desperately need it. As we do every [...]

Report: The Clippers Are Confident They’ll Keep Blake Griffin & Chris Paul

Published on 2012-05-21 10:45:37

Every team believes they have unfinished business when they go down in a playoff sweep. It’s too sudden. Losing four in a row wraps the season up quite nicely, and everyone is left searching for excuses and answers. When you have the game’s most explosive power forward and one of the best pure point guards [...]

Video: Chris Paul, Mo Williams In A Floater Death Match

Published on 2012-05-21 10:00:48

Chris Paul, Mo Williams and the Los Angeles Clippers (don’t call them “Lob City” around Paul) are the second postseason victim at the surgically precise hands of the San Antonio Spurs. And while Paul also took a reporter to task for a question laden with moral victory undertones, he and Williams did emerge with a [...]

Video: LeBron’s No-Look Dime To Dwyane Wade

Published on 2012-05-21 09:30:14

Wanted: Famous duo analogies for the Heat’s win on Sunday. I ask because Miami’s Game 4 win over Indiana can be summarized by two names: LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. So it’s fitting the two hooked up for one of the best buckets of the night on James’ no-look assist right past two Pacers. James [...]

Video: Juwan Howard Confronts Lance Stephenson Before Game 4

Published on 2012-05-21 07:30:33

Indiana’s Lance Stephenson had to have known while he was putting his hands around his own neck that the hoops world would see it. He had to have known, at least, that Miami would see it. So if he knew even one of those two, he should have known the Heat weren’t going to be [...]

LeBron and Wade Never Say Die; The Spurs Break Out The Brooms Again

Published on 2012-05-21 00:28:06

Juwan Howard set the tone early. Miami was going to be aggressive, a message sent after Howard needed to be separated from Lance Stephenson in pregame shootaround. The Heat took offense after Stephenson’s choke sign in Game 3 and their own awful play. It just took a quarter and a half for the message to [...]

Westbrook sets the Lakers up for a fall; Spurs run circles around the Clippers

Published on 2012-05-20 06:17:09

Whoever said, “It’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game” would hate watching the NBA playoffs. Oklahoma City’s 103-100 win over the Lakers last night — which gave the Thunder a 3-1 lead in the series — was a classic example of how these days, whether you win or lose [...]

Kobe & The Lakers Rebound; Sixers Jump Back Into The Series

Published on 2012-05-19 06:16:16

The Lakers weren’t going THAT quietly. In Game 3 against OKC, a must-win, the Lakers jumped out 16-4 and then held on to win 99-96. Kobe Bryant might be getting old, but he’s always good for one big game and last night, he made 18 consecutive free throws while dropping 36 points to save the [...]

Red Bull King Of The Rock Airs On TV For The First Time Tomorrow

Published on 2012-05-18 16:00:17

Think you have what it takes to a great one-on-one player? Then you should probably be watching CBS tomorrow when they air Red Bull King of the Rock at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. With Rajon Rondo hosting the event, 64 players from all over the world will fight for the title of best in [...]

We Reminisce: Michael Jordan’s 5th NBA MVP Anniversary

Published on 2012-05-18 15:00:31

May 18, 1998, wasn’t when Michael Jordan hit a dagger of a jump shot on Bryon Russell to ice a sixth NBA championship. Wasn’t the time he had 13 boards in the season’s third game, only to grab 17 in the next. Nor was it the night of one of his 12 regular-season games of [...]

The Top 5 Plays Of Boris Diaw’s Career

Published on 2012-05-18 14:00:48

Excuse the pun, but the Spurs’ Boris Diaw doesn’t hold the weight of say, an NBA MVP. Or an All-Star. Or some role players. But on Thursday the big Frenchman hit all seven of his field goals and went for 16 points to help put San Antonio ahead, 2-1, on the Los Angeles Clips. He’s [...]

Video: Kyrie Irving & Pepsi MAX Present ‘Uncle Drew’

Published on 2012-05-18 13:30:30

Kyrie Irving has done some cool stuff with Pepsi MAX in the past, but nothing like this. Remember those old “The LeBrons” commercials? Tell me Irving couldn’t pull off something like that. Here he is teaching the young fellas a thing or two as an old man known simply as “Uncle Drew.” Irving actually wrote [...]

Nike Unveils “Clash Collection” Football Boots

Published on 2012-05-18 13:00:13

Being that the weather is beautiful and summer is practically here, there was no better time for Nike Sportswear to unveil their latest new release, the “Clash Collection” Football Boots, which include the Nike Air Max 1, Nike Cortez, Nike Tennis AC and the Nike Gato. Commemorating a summer of global football, each shoe has [...]

Nike Air Penny V ‘Miami’ & ‘Orlando’

Published on 2012-05-18 11:30:24

If you don’t feel like waiting a full six or seven months to grab a pair of these “Orlando” Nike Air Penny Vs, or hopefully the Miami-inspired Nike Air Penny Vs, you can get them early on eBay. Thanks to our friends at Sneakernews.com, we now know skit_japan is selling them for a Buy It [...]

Dwyane Wade & Miami Are Feeling The Heat

Published on 2012-05-18 10:45:47

Let’s say for argument’s sake that Dwyane Wade had scored 22 points last night on 19 shots, had one or two of his customary highlight plays and no back-n-forth with Erik Spoelstra on the bench. Even if Miami had still lost big, would we even be talking about this? This, understandably, is what’s wrong with [...]

Video: Lance Stephenson Giving Choke Signal To LeBron James

Published on 2012-05-18 09:30:04

Because we once put Lance Stephenson on the cover of his magazine, and because this happened last night in a pivotal playoff game, it was ripe for some “Born Ready” jokes. In the midst of the carnage in Indiana last night, LeBron missed a technical free throw and Stephenson decided to inject himself in the [...]

Video: Caron Butler Dunks, Tim Duncan Drops Head In Shame

Published on 2012-05-18 09:00:00

Actually it was more like Caron Butler serves up the facial, but in the process hits Tim Duncan across the face with his off arm, thus forcing Duncan to go reeling. Watching this play live, I didn’t notice that and started laughing at Duncan’s walk of shame. At the end of the night though, none [...]

Miami Goes MIA As Roy Hibbert Erupts; It’s Win No. 16 Straight For San Antonio

Published on 2012-05-17 23:26:47

Roy Hibbert is so big it invites comments like Shaq’s from Game 2 about how he needs to get 28 and 15 to live up to his God-given size. We even saw a tweet from a national writer about how he is in the category of Jamaal Magloire as players whose All-Star nods were anomalies. [...]

A Ridiculously Large Philly Fan Dances To Distract Kevin Garnett

Published on 2012-05-17 15:45:05

Kevin Garnett wasn’t about to let some massive Sixer fan throw him off his game. Kudos to that Philly dude though. This is something normally reserved for drunk frat kids at a college campus. Would this distract you? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a fan of Dime [...]

Nike Zoom Kobe VII System iD ‘Playoffs’

Published on 2012-05-17 15:00:58

Kobe and the Lakers might be down 0-2 after an embarrassing collapse last night in Oklahoma City, but that doesn’t mean his sneaker game is any weaker. Skip Bayless might be calling the Black Mamba the new “Garden Snake” but that doesn’t mean he’s any less potent when it comes to what’s on his feet. [...]

Spurs Fan’s Hair Tribute To Matt Bonner Too Cool For School, Earns Suspension

Published on 2012-05-17 13:30:04

What is it with Spurs fans and shaving their heads into the likenesses of their favorite players? Earlier we showed you the cut that combined Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili on one dome. That was intense, yes — but did it earn anyone an in-school suspension? Only Matt Bonner can claim that. Patrick [...]

Happy Birthday Tony Parker! His Top 10 Moves In The NBA

Published on 2012-05-17 13:00:26

The Spurs are now officially old. Okay, so their average age (26.9) is actually the lowest of the Tim Duncan era. But Danny Green, Tiago Splitter and Kawhi Leonard are not the Spurs. Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Gregg Popovich and Tony Parker are. Up until today, whenever you talked about age with the Old Reliables, you [...]

The Pacers Plan A Crazy ‘Gold Out’ For Game 3 In Indiana

Published on 2012-05-17 12:00:15

With the series tied up at one game a piece, and Dwyane Wade thinking they celebrated too much at the end of Game 2, the Pacers have made a bold choice by having a “Gold Out” at tonight’s game. Fans attending the game will be receiving a gold shirt according to Wish TV. “Gold Swagger” [...]

Video: Thad Young’s Crazy Block and Bucket Against the Boston Celtics

Published on 2012-05-17 11:37:21

The Boston Celtics set out to teach the youn 76ers a lesson last night in Game 3 of their playoff series. Mission accomplished. If Philly had one true bright spot, it was the play of Thad Young, who put up 22 points in 26 minutes and unleashed this monster block on Brandon Bass: Follow Patrick [...]

Atlanta’s Offseason Starts With Josh Smith

Published on 2012-05-17 10:30:17

Atlanta’s final game of the season, a 83-80 Game 6 loss in Boston, was probably decided on a 20-foot jump shot from Josh Smith. For everything he improved on this year, for the way his numbers jumped (18.8 points, 9.6 rebounds a game), a near All-Star season still had to end in the worst way [...]

Video: Watch Kobe & The Lakers Choke Away Game 2

Published on 2012-05-17 09:30:30

We’ve seen some big leads vanish this spring. The Grizzlies famously melted down in Game 1 against the Clippers in the first round, a game that probably cost them a shot at the semifinals. But to blow a game on the road after holding a seven-point lead with two minutes left is equally as damaging. [...]

Video: Paul Pierce Dunks On Philadelphia Twice

Published on 2012-05-17 09:00:13

Oh you say the Truth has bad knees? Last night Paul Pierce showed his body is of no concern, twice smashing down facials on the Sixers. Both came in a brief span at the end of the first quarter, putting Thaddeus Young and Lavoy Allen on posters. These two plays were so savage that they [...]

Kobe can’t close against OKC; Pierce leads a rampage in Philly

Published on 2012-05-17 01:06:18

So much has been made about age in this year’s NBA playoffs that everybody is overthinking the obvious. Here’s all you need to know: Young teams (Clippers, Thunder, Sixers) don’t win championships without experience, while old teams (Spurs, Lakers, Celtics) don’t win championships without youthful energy. It’s no more complicated than that. Like everything else [...]

Bun B Unveils New Nike Air Foamposite Pro

Published on 2012-05-16 15:15:02

If you thought there were enough sick Foamposite colorways out there, think again. Nike is coming through with even more, and had a Metallic Silver/Crimson colorway saved up for a September release. But earlier today, rapper Bun B unveiled the never-before-seen sneaker by tweeting out a few photos. The silver base and crimson red accents [...]

Tim Duncan Hates Kevin Garnett

Published on 2012-05-16 14:15:32

The Spurs were supposed to be dead two years ago. Tim Duncan was too. But in just a few months, they’ve gone from an afterthought to a probable champion, an undefeated playoff team led by one player who may turn out to be one of the three greatest ones ever. Yes, Duncan could one day [...]

Best New Ink: A Dude Covers His Back With A Michael Jordan & Dennis Rodman Tattoo

Published on 2012-05-16 13:00:54

Along the same lines as that bro who wanted to express himself as the only living member of Spurs Nation by getting Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili etched into his haircut as well as the girl who felt the need to cover herself in Gary Payton glory, we have here another crazy fan. [...]

Derrick Rose’s Doctor On Next Year: “He Could Miss Entire Season”

Published on 2012-05-16 11:30:08

When Derrick Rose took an awkward fall in the fourth quarter of the Bulls’ first playoff game this year, and was sprawled out on the United Center floor grabbing at his knee, Chicago fans knew their season was through. What they didn’t know, or couldn’t know at the time, is that next year might be [...]

Video: John Wall Dunks on Defender in First play of Pickup Game

Published on 2012-05-16 11:00:34

John Wall was a basketball beast last offseason, relentlessly pursuing competition all over the country in order to improve his own game. This year, while the NBA is still mid-playoffs, Wall is already back at it. Check out this video of Wall playing pickup ball and destroying a defender on the very first play of [...]

If The Heat Need A Center In 2012-13, Is Greg Oden Their Man?

Published on 2012-05-16 10:00:38

Greg Oden never had much of an NBA season, let alone career. Miami in the LeBron James-Chris Bosh-Dwyane Wade era has never had much of a center. Today the two meet after a report says Oden is eyeing Miami as a comeback landing pad, and sooner than has been thought for his recovery. Here’s why [...]

Video: Shaq & Charles Barkley Have A Shirt-Off To Decide Who’s Fatter

Published on 2012-05-16 09:30:25

I don’t know the exact statistics, but I’m betting most of the fans who tuned into “Inside The NBA” to see the scheduled shirt-off last night between Shaq and Charles Barkley were macho tough guys. That doesn’t quite make sense. This was funny though, mostly because it’s hard to imagine these guys used to be [...]

Video: Dwyane Wade’s Awesome Touch Pass To LeBron James

Published on 2012-05-16 09:15:19

Not long before they were choking in the clutch and trying to get Mario Chalmers to bail them out, LeBron and Dwyane Wade were styling on the Pacers, particularly on this play. James gets caught in the air – just as you’re taught to never do – then finds Wade who immediately taps it back [...]

Video: Dwyane Wade Makes An Open-Field Tackle On Darren Collison

Published on 2012-05-16 07:30:37

It seemed obvious that from every angle — and the networks were kind enough to show several — that Dwyane Wade made a better open field tackle than any of the Miami Dolphins’ safeties last season. It seemed obvious that a Flagrant 1 would be assessed to him, as it was. What puzzled me, then [...]

LeBron & Wade Can’t Deliver; The Spurs Have Won 15 Straight Games

Published on 2012-05-15 23:20:25

Indiana gave the Heat enough chances, missing more freebies than a Ben Wallace practice session, and yet the two best players in the world (supposedly) couldn’t finish the job. At home. With mismatches all over the court. The Pacers worked off a terrible first half to tie the series up with their 78-75 Game 2 [...]

A Dude Gets A Tony Parker, Tim Duncan & Manu Ginobili Haircut Design

Published on 2012-05-15 15:30:18

This just might be one of the craziest things I’ve seen. Kudos to this dude for having the balls to go through with this, but the actual design, which features San Antonio’s Big Three of Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker, is beyond epic. via @Barbershopconne Would you ever do something like this? Follow [...]

Here is Your Chance to Try Out for the NBA D-League! [CHICAGO & NYC SPOTS STILL OPEN]

Published on 2012-05-15 15:00:32

[We wanted to update our readers to let them know that there are still some openings at the Chicago and New York City NBA D-League tryouts. All the info you need is in the post below. Last week, there were more than 200 players at the sold-out Los Angeles tryouts...] Can you play ball? We [...]

Converse Auckland Racer Ox

Published on 2012-05-15 14:15:59

Summer is here, and when the weather gets nicer, if you’re like us at all, you’ll be outside enjoying it. Now you can in style as Converse is re-issuing one of their classic running sneakers, the Auckland Racer Ox. Updated suede and nylon materials, give it a new feel while the navy leather logo on [...]

The NBA’s Top 10 Crossovers Of The Season

Published on 2012-05-15 13:30:36

Everyone knows I have an awkward obsession with Deron Williams‘ crossover. It is definitely the best move in the game, so I’m a little surprised and pissed off it didn’t take home the No. 1 spot on this list. Do you agree with this list? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney. Follow Dime on Twitter [...]

Tree And Leaf’s OKC ‘Get That Ring’ T-Shirt

Published on 2012-05-15 12:30:37

Sweeping the defending NBA champions, and then winning Game 1 of the second round by 29 points is a helluva way to show you are serious title contenders. It proves that the Oklahoma City Thunder only have one thing on their minds and that is to “get that ring.” Skullcandy isn’t the only company that’s [...]

Report: O.J. Mayo Wants To Play Point Guard

Published on 2012-05-15 11:00:04

Even with the Clippers moving on to eventually be shredded by San Antonio in the second round of the playoffs, I still don’t believe they had a better team than the Grizzlies. The best player yes, but not the best team. Alas, in a series where two teams are evenly-matched, homecourt advantage can get thrown [...]

State Of Nate (Robinson): Episode 9

Published on 2012-05-15 10:00:07

When Nate Robinson and filmmaker T.J. Regan told us that State Of Nate was going to let us in on Robinson’s life, they meant it. In the ninth episode, Nate gets a bum to shout him out, and then gives us a tour of the Warrior locker room as the team heads into the final [...]

Video: Kevin Durant Crushes A Lefty Slam On Andrew Bynum

Published on 2012-05-15 09:30:06

It didn’t take long for OKC to announce their presence in the Western Conference Semifinals. Kevin Durant – who would finish with 25 points in less than 30 minutes of PT – drove right by Metta World Peace on one of the opening possessions and put down a ridiculous left-handed jam over the top of [...]

Should The Refs Have Called Kevin Garnett For The Illegal Screen?

Published on 2012-05-15 09:00:46

Never mind that Kevin Garnett has been committing illegal screens since 1995. Never mind that since he came to Boston in 2007, I’ve nearly come to blows with a dozen Celtic fans who completely overlook this. Never mind that this was an obvious foul as KG went all Jonathan Ogden on us and freed up [...]

Russell Westbrook Lays Waste To Kobe, The Lakers; Sixers & Celtics Give A New Definition For ‘Ugly’

Published on 2012-05-14 23:24:25

The Lakers were pretty much done by the opening minutes of the third quarter, and by the end of the third frame, OKC had disposed of the bodies in a covered ditch. A 15-2 run spanning the end of the second quarter to the start of the second half, which was punctuated by a Russell [...]

The 10 Best LeBron James/Dwyane Wade Alley-Oops

Published on 2012-05-14 15:30:40

All along, it’s been a running joke amongst NBA fans. The Big Three in Miami is really only the Big Two. We know what Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are… no one is quite sure what to make of Chris Bosh or how to include him. Well now we know: Bosh is out indefinitely with [...]

LeBron and Dwyane Are The Big Two; Kenyon Martin Turns Back The Clock

Published on 2012-05-13 20:10:43

The second round did not start well for Miami. The Pacers looked to be more game for an East semifinal than Miami, the team with the MVP (LeBron) who’d just accepted the award before the game from David Stern. The building was loud, even by TV — and South Beach — standards. But it was [...]

Rajon Rondo Stamps A Triple-Double On Philly; Lakers Bring Out Secret Weapons For Game 7

Published on 2012-05-13 00:51:21

As long as Rajon Rondo doesn’t have to shoot with the game on the line, he’s good money. We’ve constantly heard that the Celtics’ point guard is the John Nash – the genius – of the NBA. Maybe he just really is that smart. The dude fouls the Sixers up three, and then watches as [...]

Video: “World of Red Bull” TV Spot for the NBA Playoffs

Published on 2012-05-12 10:00:44

Tomorrow, Red Bull will debut their new TV spot to air throughout the NBA Playoffs on ABC/ESPN/TNT. The spot, called “The World of Red Bull,” is pretty sick – it does a great job of capturing the energy and diversity of a brand in full world takeover-mode. Check out the cameos by Blake Griffin, Travis [...]

Z-Bo and the Griz force Game 7; LeBron wins another MVP

Published on 2012-05-12 02:21:13

The beast is back. The monster from Marion (Ind.) that carried the Memphis Grizzlies to last year’s incredible first-round playoff upset of the top-seeded Spurs had been relatively quiet this season — thanks to a major knee injury and his team’s offensive balance — but last night Zach Randolph picked the perfect time to dominate. [...]

Red Bull Midnight Run is Coming…

Published on 2012-05-11 15:44:40

There is arguably no other brand in the world making more aggressive, innovative inroads into basketball than Red Bull. Over the past few years they have signed players like Rajon Rondo, Blake Griffin and Deron Williams, and have launched programs like King of the Rock, Boston’s Got Wings and Red Bull 2-on-2 Revolution that have [...]

Upset Special: How The Pacers Can Beat The Heat

Published on 2012-05-11 14:24:55

Although Chris Paul and Tyson Chandler stole the headlines, my favorite move of the 2011 NBA offseason was the Indiana Pacers signing free agent David West. It wasn’t because the Pacers are my favorite team – honestly, since it’s no longer my job to watch the NBA every night, I’ve gone back to the neutrality [...]

Nike Air Force 1 ‘Year Of The Dragon 2′

Published on 2012-05-11 14:00:42

DJ Clark Kent tweeted out this photo recently of the second sneaker meant to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Year of the Zodiac. The tongue features a multi-colored strip as well as the dragon label, and a dope leather-wrapped midsole with a red, Dragon-like material. As of now, there is no official word yet [...]

Hawks Forward Ivan Johnson Shows Boston A Different Bird

Published on 2012-05-11 13:00:28

Ivan Johnson doesn’t go out quietly. When he played professionally in Korea, he was banned for life for making an “obscene gesture at a referee.” That is a nice way of saying he dropped a middle finger on a ref over there and was subsequently the last time he played there. Last night in Atlanta’s [...]

Pacers Coach: Heat ‘Are The Biggest Flopping Team In The NBA’

Published on 2012-05-11 12:28:09

Indiana coach Frank Vogel knows his team will face a huge challenge in Miami in the Eastern Conference semifinals, but believes the talents in South Beach include an inordinate amount of flopping. A hatred toward flopping, seemingly even more pronounced than usual, has become the campaign issue du jour of the NBA postseason. Will it [...]

adidas Originals Decade High

Published on 2012-05-11 12:00:47

This pair of adidas Originals Decade High never made it into the original adidas x Star Wars line up, but now you can get ahold of these fantastic sneakers at places like Size. While most might first see this as a New York Knicks colorway, the real inspiration seems to be behind Luke Skywalker. The [...]

Oklahoma City Thunder Fans Want To ‘Beard Like Harden’

Published on 2012-05-11 11:45:32

One thing analysts are trying to find out watching Oklahoma City’s James Harden this playoffs is whether he’s a max deal player. While we were trying to read GM Sam Presti‘s mind, however, some fans decided Harden is definitely worth a music video. The new Sixth Man Of The Year averaged 16.8 points, 3.7 assists, [...]

Skullcandy’s ‘Respect The Beard’ T-Shirt

Published on 2012-05-11 11:00:17

Do you need some way to honor the recently-crowned Sixth Man Of The Year, James Harden? You could go the traditional route and pick up an authentic jersey for the OKC swingman. But that’s not creative, and always pretty costly. Instead, you should head over to Skullcandy and scoop up one of these “Respect The [...]

Joe Johnson & The Real Problem With The Hawks

Published on 2012-05-11 10:00:06

“Welcome to Atlanta where the playas play” … stop it. Stop the chorus of the Jermaine Dupri/Ludacris hit single right there. It was an embarrassment. I don’t know what the ratings were for Game 4 between the Atlanta Hawks and the Boston Celtics, but it couldn’t have been funnier than watching a “Martin” re-run. The [...]

The 76ers Deliver A Final Blow; Ty Lawson Goes Atomic On L.A.

Published on 2012-05-11 00:19:21

Does a dwindling lead equal diminished confidence? It was the question on our mind Thursday as Chicago went from 12 down, to five down, to three up in the final minute. Philadelphia, after going Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol in the season’s final weeks before slipping in, was never the most headstrong team. This is a [...]

We Reminisce: The Best NBA Playoff Series Ever

Published on 2012-05-10 15:30:08

Seven games. Four overtimes. One hundred and eight lead changes. No Kevin Garnett (outside of him mean mugging a lot on the bench), but a whole lot of drama. The 2009 Eastern Conference First Round Series between Boston and Chicago was tighter than the Virgin Mary, and it spawned everything from a ridiculous Ben Gordon [...]

adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2 Helps Fans Light Up the Playoffs

Published on 2012-05-10 14:30:56

Rocking the adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2 has helped Mike Conley and Jrue Holiday towards the best playoff performances of their careers, and now you can experience the same. The people at adidas love to reward their fans and community (as seen in the video below), and now they’re giving fans a chance to see [...]

Crazy 8′s: How Each 8-over-1 Playoff Upset Was Won

Published on 2012-05-10 13:00:39

There have only been four 8-over-1 upsets in NBA postseason history, but a Derrick Rose ACL tear has brought Philadelphia to the verge of No. 5 tonight. Unfortunately for Philly fans, this series will be remembered most for the injury to the Chicago star guard as much as anything the 76ers do. That can’t be [...]

Official Info & Photos For The Return Of The Reebok Question

Published on 2012-05-10 12:30:36

When Reebok recently announced they would be re-releasing one their most famed sneakers ever – the Reebok Question – sneakerheads everywhere rejoiced. It’s one of the most comfortable sneakers I’ve ever worn, and easily one of the most iconic. Allen Iverson‘s line with Reebok was killing for the vast majority of his career, and these [...]

Stephon Marbury Gets His Statue

Published on 2012-05-10 11:45:40

About a month ago, it was reported that Chinese fans voted to give Stephon Marbury a statue because he wasn’t allowed an MVP Trophy. In an effort to encourage local players, there is a ruling that even though Starbury dropped 41 in the deciding game, foreign players couldn’t win the MVP of the championship series. [...]

Lil Wayne On Kobe: “He’s The Greatest Player To Touch A Basketball”

Published on 2012-05-10 11:15:40

Lil Wayne mentions in this interview with The Los Angeles Times that he is “crazy insane” and that’s how he makes his music. Well, most basketball fans would probably say the self-description fits. He calls Kobe Bryant “the greatest player to touch a basketball,” which is almost sacrilegious. Will Kobe ever be considered the best [...]

The Pacers Celebrate Birthdays For Paul George & George Hill At Disney World

Published on 2012-05-10 10:30:44

In no surprise to anyone, the higher-seeded Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic in the first round on Tuesday night. The Pacers definitely wanted to close out the series and get some rest before the second round, but a number of Pacer players already got in some fun and relaxation while in Orlando for Games [...]

Report: James Harden Expected To Be Named Sixth Man Of The Year

Published on 2012-05-10 09:45:13

While it isn’t completely official yet, all signs point to James Harden winning this season’s Sixth Man of the Year. Darnell Mayberry of The Oklahoman writes that Oklahoma City has scheduled a news conference for this afternoon where it is expected they will announce Harden as the winner. The Beard dropped 16.8 points, along with [...]

Video: Shane Battier Reaches For Help, Amar’e Stoudemire Leaves Him Hanging

Published on 2012-05-10 09:30:42

Maybe it was the foul. Maybe the frustration. It probably had something to do with the Knicks being on the cusp of elimination. But most likely, Amar’e Stoudemire simply forgot it was the playoffs and that there’s an unwritten rule about never helping up an opposing player. Either all of that, or he was just [...]

LeBron Closes Out The Knicks; The Clippers Get Destroyed

Published on 2012-05-10 03:11:25

Say what you want about Carmelo Anthony, but at least he competed. At the end of five games, he finished with the same number of point as LeBron James. The only problem was ‘Bron had four wins and he only had one. The Heat are moving on and the Knicks are going home after Miami [...]

Allen Iverson Resurfaces in New Swizz Beatz / A$AP Rocky Video

Published on 2012-05-09 19:00:59

So this Swizz Beatz video for “Street Knock” (featuring A$AP Rocky) dropped yesterday, and lo and behold, there is Allen Iverson. Now, I have zero problems with A.I. making a cameo in this video. What I 100 percent have an issue with is A.I. being reduced to the role of Hot Sauce: Follow Patrick Cassidy [...]

Video: Rajon Rondo Gets Angry at Camera Man

Published on 2012-05-09 16:23:43

Understandably, Rajon Rondo was not happy with how last night’s game ended. That frustration carried over into the area outside of the locker room when a camera man continued to film him after Rondo apparently told him to cut it out: Follow Patrick Cassidy on Twitter Follow Dime Magazine on Twitter Become a fan of [...]

Greg Oden Explains How He Used To Have A Drinking Problem

Published on 2012-05-09 14:15:16

Nike LeBron 9 ‘Engagement’ Player Exclusive

Published on 2012-05-09 13:00:23

There have been so many hot releases and colorways for the Nike LeBron 9 series this year that we’ve almost lost count. Now here’s another, an exclusive pair created for LeBron James to commemorate his engagement to long-time girlfriend Savannah Brinson during his New Year’s/Birthday bash. You can see the embroidered date here on the [...]

The Best Beastie Boys Mixtape Out Right Now

Published on 2012-05-09 12:30:12

Hip-hop has shaped all of us, and when we heard that Adam “MCA” Yauch had passed away following a battle with cancer, it hit hard. Another musical legend lost, but thankfully, not forgotten thanks to DJ M-Rock. We’ve highlighted some of his work before – most memorably last year with his tribute to A Tribe [...]

The Classic Reebok Question Is Coming Back Later This Month

Published on 2012-05-09 11:00:20

Allen Iverson has been on our minds a lot lately. We just passed the 10th anniversary of his famous “Practice” rant. We’re doing a Draft Diary with Dion Waiters, a Philly cat who has professed his love for AI multiple times on there. And then there’s the bit of news about Iverson possibly playing in [...]

Brandon Roy Discusses A Possible NBA Comeback

Published on 2012-05-09 10:15:03

Brandon Roy put the NBA behind him once he chose his quality of life over the Trail Blazers, and while the timing was sudden, most figured he had made the right decision. Without cartilage in his knees, Roy’s joints were a ticking time bomb. Still, just months after his surprising exit, the man who led [...]

Video: Kobe’s Crazy Left-Handed Shot Against The Nuggets

Published on 2012-05-09 09:30:51

In the last few minutes of Denver’s improbable Game 5 win in L.A. last night, Kobe Bryant was straight surgical with the rock, taking everyone in Denver on a ride back to 2006. He hit triple after triple, and when his final shot didn’t fall, it was an anti-climatic finish to an awesome 43-point night. [...]

Video: JaVale McGee Has A Crazy Night In Los Angeles

Published on 2012-05-09 08:30:41

JaVale McGee alone had more highlights in Tuesday’s Game 5 win in Los Angeles than there were combined in the Lakers-Nuggets series’ first four games (unless you count the clips of the reactions of his mom, Pam McGee, in the stands). Mixed into his 21-point, 14-board game were the crazy dunks, head-scratching goaltends and blocks [...]

Rajon Rondo Shows His Double-Edged Sword; Denver Survives Kobe Bryant

Published on 2012-05-09 00:46:34

The good and bad of Rajon Rondo surfaced in the final 10 seconds of Atlanta’s 87-86 Game 5 win against Boston. With Boston down one, the point stole the inbounds pass and came racing up court with a chance to win. Off a switch, he was matched up with Al Horford, dribbled in place for [...]

Ronnie Fieg X New Balance 999 ‘Steel Blue’

Published on 2012-05-08 15:30:43

The recent Super Red II release from Ronnie Fieg caused quite a scene amongst sneakerheads, and it was no surprise when it sold out immediately. But now, he’s trying something new. Normally down for collaborations with ASICS, Fieg is teaming up with New Balance to create this “steel blue” look on the New Balance 999. [...]

Video: Gus Johnson & adidas Designer Discuss Crazy Light 2

Published on 2012-05-08 15:00:42

Recently, I had the chance to head out to Los Angeles for the launch of the lightest basketball shoe ever made, the adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2. While the entire trip was amazing, from getting the chance to hoop at the Clippers’ practice facility to getting roasted by Gus Johnson at a party, the whole [...]

The Top 10 Plays of Baron Davis’ Career

Published on 2012-05-08 14:00:49

I’ve been a West Coast guy all my life, and I distinctly remember hearing about this new guard UCLA was about to give heavy play in its rotation. In 1998, Baron Davis came out and became Pac-10 freshman of the year and had become appointment viewing for Pac-10 fans. On one hand he was tearing [...]

Nike Zoom Kobe VII ‘Strawberry Poison Dart Frog’

Published on 2012-05-08 13:30:17

Kobe is an animal on the court, so it only suits him that this year’s sneaker – the Nike Zoom Kobe VII – has had an array of animal-themed versions release. We’ve seen sneakers representing wolves, sharks, cheetahs and snakes, fitting for the NBA’s Black Mamba. Now, the “Poison Dart Frog” returns yet again with [...]

Alley-Oop Death Match: Which Clipper Connection Was Better?

Published on 2012-05-08 12:00:15

Amid all the flopping and jawing and Chris Paul-saving the Clippers endured Monday night in their Game 4 win over Memphis, two dunks by two different Clips from two different teammates brought all 20,000-plus in Staples Center to their feet in a full-on “Lob City” moment. Neither play is better than the work Paul did [...]

Brooklyn Nets Aviators By Skullcandy

Published on 2012-05-08 11:30:23

Skullcandy Aviator headphones with the new Brooklyn Nets logo might not be quite as eye-catching as a video with Kate Upton, but they’re still pretty dope. And since most of us will never get a night out with one of the world’s most popular swimsuit models, these headphones are infinitely more reasonable. They aren’t currently [...]

Chris Webber: “The Teams That Were Known For Floppers Do Not Get Respect”

Published on 2012-05-08 10:30:30

If Chris Webber, who spent years playing with the man often credited with bringing acting to the NBA, is criticizing how much a team flops, there are problems. Webber partnered with Vlade Divac. He knows the intricacies of flopping and ref-goading. It became a perfect marriage then to have C-Webb call last night’s Game 4 [...]

Video: Awesome Sixers Playoff Intro Video

Published on 2012-05-08 10:00:17

The Philadelphia 76ers debuted this new starting lineup intro video and fireworks display at home this past weekend during their series with the Bulls. If you’re a Philly fan, this will get you fired up. The elimination game is tonight in Chicago. Let’s do this. Follow Patrick Cassidy on Twitter Follow Dime Magazine on Twitter [...]

Video: Metta World Peace And James Harden Aren’t On Speaking Terms

Published on 2012-05-08 09:30:51

Even when Metta World Peace is mired in the middle of a seven-game suspension, he’s still worried about business. World Peace, rocking an eponymous T-shirt in Conan O’Brien‘s guest chair Monday night, said that the possibility of meeting Oklahoma City in the Western Conference’s second round means he hasn’t talked to Thunder guard James Harden [...]

Memphis Cannot Stop Chris Paul; Utah Gon’ Fishing

Published on 2012-05-08 01:22:36

Oh, we want to put an asterisk by this so, so bad. But damn, Chris Paul is just too, too good. We can forget that CP and Blake Griffin will probably wake up today with whiplash from all of their flopping and flailing. Paul dropped eight overtime points, cooked half the Grizzlies roster, and finished [...]

The 10 Best Press Conferences In Sports History

Published on 2012-05-07 15:30:09

I’m partial to Allen Iverson‘s 10-year-old “practice” press conference moment as the best ever as an NBA fan — but I’m not blinded by the hardwood to know it’s but one of the stars in the press conference’s stellar history. The default recipe for a memorable press conference is a surly person behind the mic [...]

The 5 Best Playoff Games Of Carmelo Anthony’s Career

Published on 2012-05-07 15:15:39

If you’ve been keyed in on the most disappointing playoff series at all, you’d know that before the Knicks dramatically eluded elimination yesterday against Miami, Carmelo Anthony owned the prestigious title of having the worst playoff record of any player with at least 50 postseason games. Now after his drama-bursting, 41-point Game 4 performance to [...]

Humble & Hungry: Dime’s 2012 NBA Draft Diary With Dion Waiters, Week 2

Published on 2012-05-07 13:00:15

Happy 10th Anniversary, Allen Iverson’s “Practice” Rant

Published on 2012-05-07 12:30:20

For anyone who’s sat on the press side of a podium at a press conference, you know how rarely a notable moment comes out. Mostly you hope the player or coach isn’t completely devoid of anything quotable. The pure candor of a Russell Westbrook moment of this weekend doesn’t come along often, regardless if the [...]

Russell Westbrook Shuts Down Reporter: “No More Questions for You, Bro.”

Published on 2012-05-07 12:00:53

In my 10+ years doing this, it still amazes me that more players don’t shut down reporters left and right for asking stupid, antagonistic questions, because it happens every day. I can’t tell you how many locker rooms, press conferences and media events that I have been to where some guy trying to get a [...]

Al Jefferson On The Spurs: ‘I Don’t See Nobody Beating ’Em’

Published on 2012-05-07 10:30:27

It feels okay that Al Jefferson seems defeated because, in a sense, the Jazz are done too. The Spurs made sure of that on Saturday night, defeating their ravenous home crowd and a pre-planned green-and-yellow balloon monsoon, as well as their celebrated three-headed monster frontcourt (Jefferson, Paul Millsap and Derrick Favors combined for 45 points [...]

Video: “The Routine” Starring Ray Allen

Published on 2012-05-07 10:00:07

What goes into being the best shooter on the planet? For Ray Allen, the obvious answer is “jumpers.” Lots of them. Every single day. Yesterday, the Boston Celtics posted a video to their YouTube channel called “The Routine.” Shot by team photographer Brian Babineau, the short film gives you a little look into the kind [...]

Video: Rajon Rondo Carves Up Atlanta Twice

Published on 2012-05-07 09:00:22

What are we looking at when we watch Boston’s Rajon Rondo? Is he the best point guard in these NBA Playoffs, or at least in the discussion with CP3? Where does his up-again, down-again style — punctuated with triple-doubles and head-shaking highlights — rank him in today’s point guards? The answers are something NBA fans [...]

Video: Dwyane Wade Stuffs Carmelo Anthony At The Rim

Published on 2012-05-07 08:00:43

If you tuned into Miami-New York from a vacuum, you’d have no idea the Knicks were 0-13 in their last playoff games. Carmelo Anthony finished with 41 points and edged New York to the 89-87 win over Miami to get the series to 3-1 (Even the ghost of Sacramento-era Mike Bibby was draining threes for [...]

Philadelphia Puts Chicago On The Brink; Carmelo and Co. End An Incredible Streak

Published on 2012-05-06 23:20:52

Is this the end of the No. 1-seed Bulls as we know it? It was Jrue Holiday who finally mopped up Philly’s Sunday Game 4 win over Chicago. With Philly up just one, Holiday came down on back-to-back sets and hit two straight dagger triples. That ended a run where Holiday made six of his [...]

James Harden Ends Dallas’ Title Defense; Chris Paul Is A Monster

Published on 2012-05-06 00:32:27

Thank you James Harden. With Dallas in danger of extending the inevitable, – OKC in the second round – the super sub stepped up and destroyed the defending champs down the stretch. Harden finished with 29 points in the Thunder’s six-point win to complete the sweep, and was so good, everyone forgot about KD (24 [...]

Dime TV: Tyson Chandler on Caron Butler: “His Kneecap Went Up His Knee”

Published on 2012-05-05 09:00:12

Why are we dropping Part III of the Tyson Chandler video series on a Saturday morning? Because the Caron Butler-less Clippers play tonight. Listen to Chandler talk about how in many ways, Caron can mean just as much to a team in his absence than he can on the floor. Chandler’s description of just how [...]

Rajon Rondo Finds His Groove; The Denver Crazies Get A ‘W’

Published on 2012-05-05 00:19:17

It took a couple of hours, but Rajon Rondo finally found his groove in the fourth quarter of Boston’s overtime 90-84 mercy win over ailing Atlanta. With the Hawks down to throwing anyone they could find into the game outside of the security guys along the bench, this was very nearly a must-win for the [...]

Clip Of The Day: The Beastie Boys – “Intergalactic”

Published on 2012-05-04 16:00:23

For those you who haven’t heard, Adam “MCA” Yauch of The Beastie Boys has died following a battle with cancer. I never knew many people who actually listened to The Beasties on a regular basis, but everyone I knew showed them love and respect. They were one of the defining rap acts for about 15 [...]

The Air Jordan 11 Low That Releases Tomorrow

Published on 2012-05-04 15:30:04

Once the calendar hits November, I put away all of my low tops for good. They get stacked up in the back of my closet, and aren’t touched until the temperature gets back up over 80. But now that May is here, it’s time to break them out again. While I Instagram’ed a picture of [...]

Would Phil Jackson Coach The Knicks For $40 Million?

Published on 2012-05-04 14:45:25

The Knicks are on the ropes, and their summer is all but here. One more haymaker from Miami and the focus turns from getting a playoff win to getting a contending team. It’ll start with health. Jeremy Lin, Amar’e Stoudemire and Iman Shumpert all need to come back like they never left. But how will [...]

The Top 10 Bloopers Of The 2011-12 NBA Season

Published on 2012-05-04 13:30:25

There were some spectacularly embarrassing moments this season. From Nick Young and Vince Carter air balling layups to Devin Harris and Brandon Knight getting showers in the crowd, you needed a thick skin to survive these 66 games. Everyone was getting roasted. But upon watching this video, I only have one question: WHERE IS JAVALE [...]

Dime NBA Draft Profile: Meyers Leonard

Published on 2012-05-04 12:15:05

Dime TV: Tyson Chandler On Lessons Learned Battling Kevin Garnett

Published on 2012-05-04 11:30:42

Yesterday, we debuted the first in a three-part interview series with the Knicks’ Tyson Chandler, where Tyson talks about his toughest NBA matchups (the insight into dealing with Tim Duncan is great). In Part II, Chandler talks in detail about Kevin Garnett, Chandler’s post idol growing up, and about how KG, knowing his idol status, [...]

Nike Air Force 1 Low “USAB”

Published on 2012-05-04 10:45:57

Summer is always the perfect time to break out some Uptowns, and with the Olympics holding court in London later this year, you had to figure there would be some crazy sneaker releases coinciding with it. The Nike “USAB” collection features four pairs of sneakers, two pairs of Dunks and two Air Force 1s, all [...]

Vince Carter Discusses Being Called The Best Dunker Ever

Published on 2012-05-04 09:45:23

Every once in a while, Vince Carter has to remind us. He can still do it. Last night, he powered through the lane against OKC and put down a rendition of the spike dunk that was a mind-bending staple of his earlier years in Toronto and New Jersey. Those shots of adrenaline are few and [...]

Video: Vince Carter Goes Back In Time With A One-Handed Spike Dunk

Published on 2012-05-04 09:00:39

The Mavs might’ve laid an egg last night, and Vince Carter was a minus-18 in the box score. But the two of them did combine for one nice stretch at the end of the first quarter. They whittled a 16-point OKC lead back down into single digits because of plays like this. Vinsanity still lives [...]

The Knicks Set A Bad NBA Record; Dallas Is Too Old, Can’t Stop OKC

Published on 2012-05-03 23:29:05

Congratulations, New York. Your Knicks just set the NBA record with 13 consecutive playoff losses. Forget a championship. New Yorkers just want one playoff W before they die. Even with that one, it could be a while. Miami played possum through three quarters before exploding in the final 12 minutes and walked away with a [...]

Dime TV: Tyson Chandler on the Toughest Matchups of His NBA Career

Published on 2012-05-03 15:00:22

A little while back, long-time Dime member/contributor/post presence Eric Newman, had a chance to have an extended, real-talk sit down with the Knicks‘ Tyson Chandler. Over the next three days, we will roll out quick hits from the conversation with League’s DPOY (and arguably the Knicks’s MVP). First up, Tyson talk about the toughest matchups [...]

Nike Unveils ‘What the Max’ Summer Collection

Published on 2012-05-03 14:15:34

With the summer closing in on us, you know we’re always looking out for fresh gear to rock. Insert the newly-unveiled summer collection from Nike Sportswear called “What The Max.” The collection includes the Nike Air Max 90 Hyperfuse, Nike Air Max 95 Hyperfuse and Nike Air Max 2012 Hyperfuse, all with Hyperfuse technology and [...]

Nike Presents Special Air Force 1 & “Dreambox” For Dirk Nowitzki

Published on 2012-05-03 13:30:10

Dirk Nowitzki overcame LeBron James last year. He powered through his old reputation, his age, the critics, he overcame it all to finally put a championship capper on one of the most underrated careers of all time. To celebrate an incredible championship run, Nike customized a crazy Nike Air Force 1 and a “dreambox” for [...]

New Era Brooklyn Nets Fitted Cap

Published on 2012-05-03 12:30:37

The reaction to the Brooklyn Nets’ new logo has been hot and cold. Some love it. Others say it’s too plain. But however you feel about it, the color scheme and the logos definitely scream Brooklyn. If you want in on the action, New Era has fitted caps with both the primary and secondary logo [...]

The Defensive Player Of The Year & The Burden He Puts On The Knicks

Published on 2012-05-03 10:45:57

If there’s any question Tyson Chandler is a deserving recipient of the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, the obvious transformative effect he had on the Knicks’ ability to stop other teams should answer it. Chandler’s personal numbers don’t blow you away, but his impact is perfectly obvious. In 2010-11, the Knicks allowed 105.7 [...]

Indiana Pacers Training Staff Mocks The Amar’e Stoudemire Injury

Published on 2012-05-03 10:00:46

We now have back-to-backs days wondering if NBA antics are funny or disrespectful. Prior to last night’s Game 3 of the Pacers/Magic series in Orlando, Austin Croshere tweeted the pic you see here with the line, “The Pacers training staff is taking injury prevention to a whole new level!” You can see the words “Please [...]

Video: Chris Paul’s Unreal Ball Fake Against Memphis

Published on 2012-05-03 09:45:39

Tony Allen was on the wrong end of too many highlights last night. Right here, Chris Paul gave him a ball fake that had Allen doing the Superman at air. On the night, Paul had 29 points on 17 shots as the Grizzlies turned him into a scorer rather than a facilitator. It worked… for [...]

Video: The Big Baby High-Step Dance

Published on 2012-05-03 09:30:23

You have to be impressed with what the undersized Glen Davis has done through three games in the playoffs. Orlando might be down 2-1, but Big Baby is doing all he can against Roy Hibbert, and last night outside of Davis’ 22 points, the rest of the Magic shot 20-for-53. Everything was clicking for Big [...]

Video: DeAndre Jordan Slams An Alley-Oop Right Through Tony Allen

Published on 2012-05-03 09:15:04

Seeing this DeAndre Jordan finish live last night, it reminded me so much of Dwight Howard‘s incredible alley-oop slam over Jrue Holiday from the end of last season. Jordan only had six points, and has struggled at times to be a factor in his first postseason series. But this finish on top of Tony Allen‘s [...]

Grizzlies prevent another Clippers comeback; Spurs and Pacers destroy the competition

Published on 2012-05-03 03:09:08

Considering the rare tragedies and triumphs that dominated Wednesday’s sports headlines — from the death of Junior Seau to Jered Weaver throwing a no-hitter for the Angels — nothing in the NBA playoffs could have happened to make the day feel any more surreal. Not even the fact that the Clippers and Grizzlies delivered the [...]

Li-Ning BD Doom Baron Davis “Playoff” Exclusives

Published on 2012-05-02 16:00:56

The Knicks might be having all sorts of trouble against the Heat, and Baron Davis isn’t exactly lighting it up, but at least he has some dope kicks on his feet. These are the Li-Ning BD Doom “Playoff” exclusives that Davis was wearing during Game 2. They feature an airbrushed design that goes perfectly with [...]

Above The Rim Takes Their Game To Puerto Rico

Published on 2012-05-02 15:30:03

We’ve been down with Above The Rim since the beginning, and it’s hard not to be when they have a cast of talent like Will Bynum, Martell Webster and Corey “Homicide” Williams (who’s also started a YouTube video series where he is breaking down his favorite moves). Recently, for the first time in a few [...]

Craig Sager Explains The Origins Of His Style

Published on 2012-05-02 14:15:09

Even though he’s played an integral role in the development of TNT’s NBA coverage, and needs to get some of the credit with the station garnering Emmys, Craig Sager will always be known for one thing: his style. “Craig Sager’s Suits” is one of the best Tumblrs I’ve ever seen, and it’s easy to figure [...]

Nike Air Foamposite One Spike Lee Exclusives

Published on 2012-05-02 13:00:02

Can the hype surrounding Foamposites get any crazier? I remember being down in Orlando for All-Star Weekend and hearing some crazy stories. The “Galaxy” Foamposites were releasing and sneakerheads were out causing havoc. Even as many complain Foams have been destroyed because so many colorways are being released, it seems like every new sneaker does [...]

Half Of Amar’e Stoudemire’s Hand Was “Hanging Off” After His Fire Extinguisher Punch

Published on 2012-05-02 11:30:19

Okay, we’ve all had our laughs and our jokes about heat extinguishers and attacking the glass. Crosstown New York even made a shirt out of it. Some are already concluding this fire extinguisher escapade will be to Amar’e Stoudemire what Scottie Pippen‘s Game 3 walk-off in the closing seconds against the ’94 Knicks was to [...]

Report: DeMarcus Cousins, Greg Monroe & Anthony Davis In Consideration For Team USA

Published on 2012-05-02 10:45:36

Going into this summer, I felt Team USA would have almost too much talent. The pool was too deep. They needed to cut a few All-Stars just to get it down to the final 12, and inevitably, those players would leave pissed off, feel alienated, and like Rajon Rondo, might not ever come back. Instead, [...]

Video: Kobe Bryant’s Crazy Chase-Down Block On Al Harrington

Published on 2012-05-02 10:00:10

And you thought only LeBron James and Josh Smith could pull this off? In the midst of his 38-point game last night, Kobe Bryant had a number of nice dishes, but this chase-down block on Al Harrington was probably his best play of the night. Or should we call it surprising? The crazy part about [...]

Video: Andre Iguodala’s Nasty Fast-Break Dunk On Chicago

Published on 2012-05-02 09:30:33

In the third quarter of the Sixers’ win last night in Chicago, Philly ran off four dunks in a span of about two minutes. This one from Andre Iguodala – plus the foul – was the best one. Sometimes I feel like Iggy doesn’t always dunk the way he used to; He is a 28-year-old [...]

Video: Paul Pierce Tebows the Atlanta Hawks

Published on 2012-05-02 08:57:42

Just … wow. Whether you think Paul Pierce‘s Tim Tebow‘ing of the Atlanta Hawks at center court in their home gym was hilarious or disprectful (it’s probably a mix of both), the bottom line is that the Hawks need to man up. To lose to a Celtics team missing Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen in [...]

Paul Pierce Tebows The Hawks; Kobe Bryant Eats The Nuggets

Published on 2012-05-02 00:58:57

No Rajon Rondo. No Ray Allen. No Ben Affleck, Brian Scalabrine or Steve Carell either. None of it mattered because The Truth was in rare form for Boston last night, going bonkers in the second half and even getting all biblical on us in the Celtics’ 87-80 win. After hitting two free throws to put [...]

Mount Up Bobcat Fans: Here’s A Video To Never Stop Believing

Published on 2012-05-01 15:00:53

This is one of the greatest things we’ve seen this year. Charlotte might have all their ping-pong balls in one basket this summer (Anthony Davis), but this video offers up a few other suggestions to make sure they don’t suck so bad next season. What do you think? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney. Follow [...]

Amar’e Stoudemire “Fire Extinguisher” T-Shirt

Published on 2012-05-01 14:00:53

You knew it was coming, and Crosstown New York didn’t wait long. Just a few hours after Amar’e Stoudemire lost his mind, punched through the glass of a fire extinguisher and had to leave South Beach in a sling, the clothing company released a t-shirt to commemorate the occasion. Sizes range from a small to [...]

Take A Supermodel To Work, Episode 1: Kate Upton With Kevin Durant & James Harden

Published on 2012-05-01 13:30:20

Kevin Durant has a little Hollywood experience, and along with James Harden, the two Thunder stars are funny enough in this video for Skullcandy called “Take A Supermodel To Work.” So what was our favorite part of this comedy? I’d probably say the part with Kate Upton. What do you think? Follow Sean on Twitter [...]

The Nets Need To Be Honest With Themselves

Published on 2012-05-01 13:00:13

The New Jersey Nets’ mercilessly ended their existence as a franchise last Thursday night with a dud performance in Toronto when they scored a season-low 67 points and lost by 31. It was a fitting end to what was a very bad final season in New Jersey. However, before the season officially ended, since their [...]

Humble & Hungry: Dime’s 2012 NBA Draft Diary With Dion Waiters

Published on 2012-05-01 11:30:23

Dime Q&A: Chris Webber & Steve Smith Discuss The NBA’s 3 Best Closers

Published on 2012-05-01 10:30:14

It’s been two days – one weekend – and the NBA Playoffs have already thrown some twists our way. Derrick Rose is done, Nick Young and Reggie Evans spearheaded what might’ve been the greatest comeback ever and Andrew Bynum is setting records. Who would’ve thought? It only promises to get better from here as the [...]

Video: Carmelo Anthony Throws Down A Facial On Joel Anthony

Published on 2012-05-01 10:00:28

Mike Miller took a beating last night. Tyson Chandler used him as a ladder on one putback dunk, and then on this Carmelo Anthony facial, Miller nearly got faked out of his ACLs. In the end, Joel Anthony couldn’t do anything about it either, catching the slam right on his forehead. Does Anthony need to [...]

Video: Mike Bibby Loses A Sneaker, Dwyane Wade Tosses It Into Crowd

Published on 2012-05-01 09:30:02

Mike Bibby has always had some of the nicest player exclusive Jordans in the league. But last night, Dwyane Wade wasn’t feeling them. At one point, Bibby lost his shoe, and instead of leaving it be, Wade picked it up and tossed it down towards the Heat bench. Pretty funny. Should this be some type [...]

Hello Brooklyn: The Nets Unleash Their New Logo

Published on 2012-05-01 09:05:10

The only NBA story line that has been able to steal any of the buzz from the already drama-laden NBA Playoffs has been the release of the Brooklyn Nets logo. There was quite a stir last week when imagery of the logo initially leaked, just a few days in advance of it’s official unveiling. We [...]

Amar’e & The Knicks Break Themselves In Miami; OKC Survives

Published on 2012-05-01 00:01:07

Wasn’t this Manhattan/South Beach matchup supposed to be the best series of the first round? Um, what happened? It’s a colossal mismatch, and a 2-0 lead doesn’t do justice to Miami’s dominance through eight quarters. Game 1 felt like murder. In last night’s 104-94 Miami win, the Knicks were better. They played a little harder. [...]

Metta World Peace Takes His Fans To The Movies

Published on 2012-04-30 15:00:41

Suspended for basically the entire first round, Metta World Peace has been using his newly found free time to take his interaction with fans to a new level. Always a prolific tweeter, MWP tweeted out late Saturday night that he was going to take a hundred of his followers to the midnight showing of “Think [...]

Video: Dante Cunningham Dunks All Over Blake Griffin

Published on 2012-04-30 11:00:07

Dante Cunningham gave Blake Griffin a taste of his own medicine last night, coming from off his back to slam down a follow-up jam on the dunking machine’s head. Overall, it just wasn’t a good night for BG, and this punctuated it. Cunningham used his back as a ladder, and afterwards it wouldn’t have been [...]

Video: Chris Duhon’s Travel Dance

Published on 2012-04-30 09:00:49

The casual fan probably did not tune in to Saturday’s night first round matchup of the Indiana Pacers and the Orlando Magic, but those that did witnessed a scrappy, hard working Magic team will themselves to victory over the higher-ranked Pacers. With Dwight Howard out for the year due to a back injury, the underdog [...]

Andrew Bynum Ties NBA Playoff Record; Rajon Rondo Gets Ejected; Clippers Pull Off Historic Comeback

Published on 2012-04-29 23:33:23

The only thing seemingly happening more often than freak injuries through the playoffs first two days are blocked shots. We saw Roy Hibbert sending away all sorts of shots from the Orlando Midgets. Kevin Durant somehow had four of them. And Serge Ibaka was just… Serge Ibaka. But only one guy this weekend tied the [...]

Read Kyle Korver’s Facebook Post About Derrick Rose

Published on 2012-04-29 09:00:02

The city of Chicago and Bulls fans worldwide are reeling at the news of Derrick Rose‘s torn ACL. No one though, outside of Rose himself, is as devastated as are Rose’s teammates. That fact was evident last night when Kyle Korver took to his Facebook page to vent and rally the troops. Here is his [...]

Derrick Rose Is Done; Kevin Durant Shuts It Down In OKC

Published on 2012-04-29 03:23:11

No. No no noooooooo. Seriously, we had no other reaction to the news about Derrick Rose than that. It really makes us sick to our stomachs. We aren’t Bulls fans. We’re NBA fans, and with the reigning MVP now out for the reason with a torn ACL, everything is changed. The favorites are different, and [...]

Light Like Air, Stronger Than Steel: Nike Unleashes Its Elite Series For The Playoffs

Published on 2012-04-28 17:41:51

You didn’t think Nike would roll into the postseason quietly, did you? To celebrate the “epic journey through the playoffs,” as Nike says, the Swoosh is unleashing its Elite Series lineup in two dope new colorways – both Home and Away. The crew up in Beaverton is never one for subtlety and its latest creation [...]

The NBA Playoffs Are Back

Published on 2012-04-27 23:00:42

We know about Kobe. We know about LeBron. And we know about Kevin Durant. We know the championship will probably come down to one or two games, and one or two players. But in every series, they’ll be twists and turns. A Game 3 will slide on a bench player scoring 12 points in a [...]

A Dime Q&A With The Designers Of The adidas Crazy Light 2

Published on 2012-04-27 15:00:05

Hopefully you had the chance to check out my recap of my trip to Los Angeles this week. Adidas brought me out and showcased their newest game-changing product, the adiZero Crazy Light 2. We had a behind-the-scenes look at what went into the shoe and how they were able to create something so popular and [...]

Clip Of The Day: Steve Francis’ ‘Finer Things’ Music Video

Published on 2012-04-27 14:30:55

Bump this at your neighborhood barbecue this weekend. Steve Francis recently released a music video for his “Finer Things” track, and we mentioned it in Smack, but doesn’t he sound an awful lot like Ja Rule? H/T Dan Devine of Ball Don’t Lie What do you think? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney. Follow Dime [...]

Jordan CP3.V, Melo M8 & Fly Wade 2 NBA Playoff Exclusives

Published on 2012-04-27 13:30:42

The playoffs are basically 24 hours away, and you know what that means: hot new sneakers. Jordan Brand is set to release new playoff exclusive home and away colorways for the Jordan CP3.V, Melo M8 and the Fly Wade 2 EV. When Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony take the floor this weekend, they’ll [...]

Dime Q&A: Denver’s Strength Coach Says Kenneth Faried Does Things He’s Never Seen Before

Published on 2012-04-27 12:45:35

Keeping players healthy during a season is always a challenge for a NBA team’s training staff. In an abbreviated season, like this one, it becomes even harder. Proper training and conditioning is key to a team’s success, and for the Denver Nuggets, strength and conditioning coach Steve Hess has been in charge of that aspect [...]

Kevin Garnett On Boston: “We Play Hard As S—”

Published on 2012-04-27 11:15:40

Kevin Garnett has never been one to mince words, and the Celtics as as group have only made it this far (into the fifth year of a three-year plan as the most dangerous sleeper in the East) because they just don’t care what anyone else thinks. They have a lot of pride and always will, [...]

Nike LeBron 9 P.S. Elite “South Beach”

Published on 2012-04-27 10:30:37

The Nike LeBron 8 PS was one of my favorite releases from the past year, and still gets time on the court for me. But out of last year’s LeBron releases, nothing came close to eclipsing the hype of the “South Beach” LeBron 8s. Now, Nike is bringing out a sequel – the Nike LeBron [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.27

Published on 2012-04-27 10:00:45

Beast of the Night: Patty Mills finishes the wild 2011-12 NBA regular season with this honor, thanks to his 34 points, five boards, 12 dimes, one steal, one block and four three-pointers. He shot 56 percent (14-25) from the floor and 100 percent (2-2) from the free-throw line, and turned the ball over four times. [...]

Video: Shaq Says F— On Live TV

Published on 2012-04-27 09:45:14

Shaquille O’Neal sounds like he’s getting comfortable on the TNT set now, so much so that he’s even dropping F-bombs. This was fantastic. You know it’s bad when even Charles Barkley isn’t really laughing. But it still wasn’t O’Neal’s best “swearing on live TV” performance of his career… H/T TBJ What do you think? Follow [...]

Video: Brad Miller’s Tearful Exit from the NBA

Published on 2012-04-27 09:28:37

The Timberwolves’ Brad Miller is officially retiring at the end of the season, capping a solid 13-year NBA career. His final game was an emotional affair for Miller and it showed. You can see from this clip that he looked like he was about to cry on the court when he stuck his final three-pointer. [...]

The NBA Playoffs Are Set; The Bobcats Are The Worst Team Ever

Published on 2012-04-27 00:08:28

Normally, we’d start a 13-game night off with some recaps, but since the average margin of victory across the NBA last night was like 87 points, it felt good just to look forward to the weekend. The regular season is over and the matchups are set. In the West, it’ll be San Antonio and Utah, [...]

The Music City Classic Brings Together The South’s Best College Basketball Talent

Published on 2012-04-26 15:15:20

For many college seniors, the last time they put on their college jersey was in their final game with their respective team. However, a select group of seniors from colleges across the Southeast will get to put on their jerseys once more when they participate in the Music City Classic event in Nashville this Saturday [...]

Is This The Brooklyn Nets’ New Logo?

Published on 2012-04-26 15:10:16

Everything is changing with the Nets, and now it looks like someone might have leaked what could be the team’s new logo. Someone working IT at the Barclays Center tweeted out a photo recently, and now UNDRCRWN posted this photoshop job on their Instagram account for a better view. What do you think of this [...]

A Trip To L.A. To Check Out The Lightest Basketball Sneaker Ever

Published on 2012-04-26 14:00:24

On March 28, someone in Chicago sent Lawrence Norman a text message. The adidas vice president of global basketball picked it up, read it, and starting getting chills. It read “48 out of 48.” Four words were all he needed to realize adidas struck gold with the adiZero Crazy Light 2. This was the first [...]

Video: Nike Elite Series

Published on 2012-04-26 12:45:15

Earlier in March, we introduced you to Nike’s exclusive “Elite Series” line for the Nike Kobe VII, Nike Zoom Hyperdunk and LeBron 9. Now, here is a video. With the playoffs promising gold for any team lucky enough to win their final game of the season, these kicks will have you prepared. Kevlar, Flywire and [...]

Here is Your Chance to Try Out for the NBA D-League!

Published on 2012-04-26 12:00:32

Can you play ball? We mean, can you really play? Here is your chance to show out: the NBA D-League, in conjunction with Boost Mobile, is holding official Boost Mobile NBA D-League National Tryouts in May and June. The tryouts will put NBA D-League hopefuls in full-court games to showcase their skills for NBA D-League [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.26

Published on 2012-04-26 11:30:05

Beast of the Night: Russell Westbrook finished the 2011-12 NBA season with a bang, producing a pretty line of 30 points, six rebounds, nine assists, three steals, four blocks and a three-pointer. He shot 50 percent (10-20) from the field and 90 percent (9-10) from the free-throw line, and had two turnovers. Westbrook is finishing [...]

Dime Q&A: Trey Burke On Why He Came Back To Michigan

Published on 2012-04-26 11:00:22

We profiled Michigan point guard Trey Burke in Dime #65 because we thought the rising freshman might be the real deal. After leading the Wolverines in points (14.8) and assists (4.6) for the season, our suspicions were confirmed. With Burke passing up a chance at the NBA to return for his sophomore season in Ann [...]

Derrick Rose Had The NBA’s Top-Selling Jersey This Past Year

Published on 2012-04-26 09:42:22

Jeremy Lin might be popular, but Derrick Rose can now claim no one sold more NBA jerseys over the past 12 months than him. Chicago’s son and the NBA’s reigning MVP was the best-selling jersey at the NBA Store and nbastore.com since April of 2011. Lin, who finished second on the list, nearly won despite [...]

Video: John Wall’s Amazing Dish To ‘The Dunking Ninja’

Published on 2012-04-26 09:30:13

Perhaps the Wizards finally turned it up. Winners of five in a row, they actually look like a legit NBA team now. But more likely, they’re just feasting on the blues so many teams seem to discover in April. They won in Cleveland last night, and John Wall went stat stuffing on us. He also [...]

The Knicks Control Their Destiny; Kevin Durant Closes In On The Scoring Title

Published on 2012-04-26 00:29:32

We know Randy Foye dropped 15 in the third quarter and was doing work all night for the Clippers (28 points), but still L.A., here’s some advice: don’t go to him with the game on the line. Foye had a pass deflected off the backboard in the final seconds for a turnover, and then threw [...]

John Wall Season 2: Zig Encore “Stay Fresh” Edition

Published on 2012-04-25 15:32:45

These kicks have been out for a few days, but we wanted to post these to get some feedback from our readers because the color pops are strong. Check out the Reebok John Wall Season 2: “Stay Fresh” limited edition exclusives, released after the strong response to the Reebok Zig Encore: “Beyond the Gold” edition. [...]

The Top 10 NBA MVP Candidates

Published on 2012-04-25 13:31:46

With only a few games left on the slate it’s looking like LeBron James will be our MVP for 2012. His main competition, Kevin Durant, has surrendered, recently quoted saying: “He [LeBron] deserves all the love [for MVP], He’s playing phenomenal basketball. I’m just trying to get better every single game and trying to help [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.25

Published on 2012-04-25 12:00:44

Beast of the Night: Chris Paul finished with 34 points, five rebounds, eight assists, two steals and four three-pointers. He shot 50 percent (10-20) from the floor and 91 percent (10-11) from the charity stripe, and had two turnovers. CP3 has been a top three stud this season, which is about as surprising as Metta [...]

Air Jordan 4 Retro “Cavs” Sneakers

Published on 2012-04-25 11:24:22

Coming off of this beast the other day, taking a look at these new images of the Air Jordan 4 Retro “Cavs” shoe only seems right. The great sneakernews.com posted new images of the kicks today:

Dime Q&A: Kyrie Irving Talks About Moving Past LeBron’s Shadow

Published on 2012-04-25 10:00:00

With his first season nearly in the books, Kyrie Irving – the league’s No. 1 overall draft pick and likely Rookie of the Year, as well as our former cover boy – chatted with us about his young career thus far. The Cleveland Cavaliers point guard won’t be leading his squad to the playoffs just [...]

How Much Would You Pay Phil Jackson to Coach Your NBA Team?

Published on 2012-04-25 09:13:37

Phil Jackson is obviously a great NBA coach. He is one of a handful of people on the planet who can not only take care of business with the X’s and O’s of the game, but has also successfully managed some of the game’s largest, and at times, supremely difficult egos and personalities. When it [...]

Jazz beast Suns for playoff spot; Paul Pierce joins the D-League

Published on 2012-04-25 04:09:06

You see that? That’s what all those people in Boston and Minnesota used to talk about; what all those people in Utah still talk about. Last night, that was Al Jefferson showing his entire skill set, showing why he should be right up there in the discussion with Andrew Bynum and whoever else you think [...]

Unveiled: The adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2

Published on 2012-04-24 19:52:44

Adidas unveiled the newest addition to their star-studded basketball footwear line earlier today at the L.A. Clippers training facility. Now officially the lightest basketball sneaker ever made at 9.5 ounces, the adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2 has built upon the foundation the designers created with last year’s revolutionary model. The sneaker’s designer, Robbie Fuller, reiterated [...]

Photo Recap: Inaugural adidas VIP Exclusive Run Grassroots Basketball Tournament

Published on 2012-04-24 12:30:46

Over the weekend, the inaugural adidas VIP Exclusive Run grassroots basketball tournament kicked off at Green Valley High School in Las Vegas, and if you were in the market for talent, they had it in abundance. This tournament was a new event added to the adidas elite basketball tournament schedule, and it hosted the top [...]

Nike LeBron 8 “Bruce Lee” Custom

Published on 2012-04-24 11:30:32

Need another reason to love Bruce Lee? Here you go. With last year’s LeBron 8 as the base, Laptop LaSane went all out with a custom designed centered around the famed martial artist. A yellow base is highlighted by red accents, red laces, red splashes on the soles and a red-eyed dragon on the tongue. [...]

Why Russell Westbrook Will Be The Reason OKC Makes The NBA Finals

Published on 2012-04-24 10:30:38

“That guy doesn’t know a thing about basketball,” Kevin Durant said of Skip Bayless prior to the Thunder facing the Grizzles on April 2. SI’s Chris Mannix tweeted recently, “I like @RealSkipBayless, I’ve sat across the desk from him, but the suggestion that OKC is doomed w/Westbrook at point guard is ridiculous.” As if Skip [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.24

Published on 2012-04-24 10:00:50

Beast of the Night: Paul George posted 27 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals and two three-pointers in a win over the Pistons. He shot 40 percent (6-15) from the floor and 87 percent (13-15) from the free-throw line, and had one turnover. Though George has been a bit unsteady this month, for the [...]

Chris Mullin Gets An Oakland Basketball Court Named After Him

Published on 2012-04-24 09:00:32

One of the strangest events that happened in this lockout-shortened season was the Warriors jersey retirement ceremony for Chris Mullin. If you need a refresher of the night’s events, owner Joe Lacob got booed mercifully and fans had to be chided by Mullin and former Warriors great, Rick Barry. After all the booing subsided, the [...]

Video: Al Horford & UFC Champ Discuss Switching Careers

Published on 2012-04-24 08:00:17

Atlanta Hawks’ fans received great news recently when Al Horford announced he will be playing in Thursday’s season finale against the Dallas Mavericks. Horford has basically been out all season due to a shoulder injury that required him to get surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle. However, he got the go-ahead from his doctor [...]

Spurs Are The West’s Best; Paul George Shows Off The Future

Published on 2012-04-24 02:45:44

Last night was one of those evenings where we really wished we didn’t cover the NBA for a living. Who set up this schedule? When you combine a bunch of really bad teams with some good teams that don’t have anything to play for, ugly basketball ensues and brain cells die. Not all was lost [...]

Nike LeBron 9 Low “Floridians”

Published on 2012-04-23 13:30:01

Here’s another good one from Sneakernews.com today. Check out these Nike LeBron 9 Low “Floridians” kicks:

Kristen Mann Has the Goods (Again)

Published on 2012-04-23 12:00:06

Kristen Mann‘s photo shoot for Dime #66 quickly became one of our most popular posts in recent memory. Put it this way: We were not the least bit surprised (CHECK IT OUT HERE). It turns out that Kristen has plenty of game away from the basketball court and photography studio as well. Check out this [...]

We Reminisce: Michael Jordan Drops 50 In Consecutive Playoff Games

Published on 2012-04-23 11:00:50

You’re Cleveland. It’s May 1, 1988. Your city hasn’t won a pro sports title in 40 years. It’s been a decent season, finishing 42-40, eight games behind the team you’re about to meet in the playoffs’ first round: Chicago. Your reward is a date with league MVP Michael Jordan. You don’t know it yet, but [...]

Nike Zoom Kobe VII “Cheetah”

Published on 2012-04-23 10:29:07

The Nike Zoom Kobe VII line has been really, really strong. Check out the latest in the line of animal-inspired colorways, the Nike Zoom Kobe VII “Cheetah” edition. The Cheetah is slated to hit August 25th and retail for $140. Info via Sneakernews http://sneakernews.com/2012/04/18/nike-zoom-kobe-vii-cheetah/ Follow Patrick Cassidy on Twitter Follow Dime Magazine on Twitter Become [...]

Video: Reggie Evans’ Outrageous Flop

Published on 2012-04-23 09:44:30

There is no doubt that Reggie Evans is an antagonist – he has a long resume of extracurricular nonsense to go along with his career 6.8 rebounds per game. His “skills” were on display last night against the Hornets with this embarrassing flop against Greivis Vasquez. The officials originally called this a flagrant 2 foul [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis (Weekend Recap)

Published on 2012-04-23 09:00:13

Weekend Wonder: Ty Lawson averaged 21.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 0.5 steals and 3.0 threes in two games over the weekend. He shot 58 percent from the floor and 100 percent from the free-throw line in this stretch, while averaging 0.5 turnovers per game. For the season, Lawson has been a top 25 stud, [...]

Video: Metta World Peace Almost Kills James Harden With an Elbow to the Head

Published on 2012-04-23 08:18:22

The fallout from Metta World Peace‘s berseker elbow to James Harden‘s head yesterday afternoon will be far-reaching. Metta had been enjoying the best month of basketball that he’s put together in a very long time before this nonsense went down. On this morning’s SportsCenter, Ric Bucher theorized that the suspension Metta will face will be [...]

D-Rose is back, D-Wade is hurt, and T-Pain puts Phoenix on the brink

Published on 2012-04-22 04:03:37

Saturday morning, things looked pretty good for the Heat: All they had to do was beat the craptastic Wizards at home, and if the Bulls lost to the Mavs in a game that injury-racked Derrick Rose (head, shoulders, knees, toes) probably wouldn’t play in, Miami would be in prime position to snatch the No. 1 [...]

The Lakers Get Smashed; Kevin Durant Puts Up Crazy Numbers

Published on 2012-04-20 23:37:36

Laker fans should slow down. They’re better than they were earlier this year, but San Antonio has showed them recently how far they still have to go. The Spurs took it back in time, unleashing their vaunted Big Three on the visitors in an easy 121-97 W. Kobe played and scored 18, and it didn’t [...]

Clip Of The Day: A Hilarious Carmelo Anthony Video

Published on 2012-04-20 16:00:26

No words needed to describe this one. Just watch… What do you think? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a fan of Dime Magazine on Facebook HERE.

Steve Novak Champ Belt T-Shirt

Published on 2012-04-20 15:30:18

Steve Novak is now more than just a three-point shooter. He’s a trendsetter. Aaron Rodgers might’ve made this move famous, but now Novak is cashing in on it (I guess, you could actually say the same for Rodgers). With this new t-shirt commemorating Novak’s three-point celebration, you can help increase the fan love for the [...]

Even Hipsters Love Basketball: An interview with The Lumineers’ Wesley Schultz

Published on 2012-04-20 15:00:20

In October, Jordan Brand released a commercial featuring Dwayne Wade, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony balling in various basketball leagues during the off-season. Besides promoting Jordan Brand the commercial showcased the various demographics that play and are fans of basketball; Carmelo dominating hipsters in a pickup game in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg shows the [...]

The NBA’s Top 20 Dunkers

Published on 2012-04-20 13:45:20

Nothing gets us going in the Dime offices like a good ol’ fashioned debate, and the best debates are the ones that get heated. Trying to rate the best dunkers in the league is unanimously impossible. Do you want style? Force? Does a big man get points taken away? If a player is an epic [...]

Remember Carmelo Anthony’s Portrait? Another Artist Paints OKC’s Stars

Published on 2012-04-20 13:00:52

In a recent interview with the New York Post, Carmelo Anthony’s wife, La La, talked about the couple’s luxurious Hell’s Kitchen apartment. Like any typical multi-millionaire’s pad, there are top of the line features like high ceilings and custom closets designed by The Container Store, but the one design element that stands out is a [...]

Video: Larry Sanders Bulldozes Danny Granger & Wants To Fight Everyone

Published on 2012-04-20 12:00:17

In a night where everyone seemed to have beef with everyone else in the NBA, Pacers-Bucks started it all — and it continued into the press conferences afterward. After Leandro Barbosa incited an undercard scuffle between Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Tyler Hansbrough on a break, Larry Sanders took center stage. The Bucks’ forward from VCU [...]

Video: LeBron James Levels John Lucas – Good Basketball or a Dirty play?

Published on 2012-04-20 10:22:11

Last night, after LeBron leveled John Lucas with this backcourt screen (and proceeded to beast the Bulls), I caught someone on Twitter wondering how frightening James would be if he attacked everyone the way he goes after Lucas. Watch ‘Bron crush Lucas here. Yo John, your teammates need to give you a heads up when [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.20

Published on 2012-04-20 10:15:11

Beast of the Night: Danny Granger notched 29 points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and four three-pointers last night. He shot 35 percent (7-20) from the floor and 100 percent (11-11) from the free-throw line, and had one turnover. For the season, Granger has pretty much fulfilled expectations by putting up top [...]

Video: Dwyane Wade Tosses Rip Hamilton With a Forearm Shiver

Published on 2012-04-20 09:45:02

Last night’s Heat/Bulls game got heated. As far as regular season games go, it was way more physical than usual and it’s pretty clear these two teams hate each other – a long playoff series between them would be incredible. Rip Hamilton has been antagonizing opponents for years with his Reggie Miller-like schtick. Last night [...]

Dwight Howard’s Gone; Everyone Playing Thursday Tries To Fight

Published on 2012-04-20 00:23:33

So long, Superman. It was reported late that Dwight Howard will undergo season-ending back surgery on his herniated disc, news his agent and the team confirmed. After Stan Van Gundy said Dwight wanted him fired a couple weeks back, Howard missed a couple games with back spasms. Everyone read that to mean: I’ve given up. [...]

Pat Summitt’s Retirement Causes Doc Rivers To Get Emotional

Published on 2012-04-19 14:55:16

The Celtics clinched a fifth straight Atlantic Division title with their win over Orlando on Wednesday night, but coach Doc Rivers didn’t want the Magic to dominate his press conference. Before closing his meeting with the media, he brought up Tennessee women’s coach Pat Summitt, whose retirement due to Alzheimers earlier in the day nearly brought [...]

Video: LeBron James Beats The Buzzer With His NFL-Worthy Catch

Published on 2012-04-19 14:30:29

With Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade taking the night off, the Miami Heat rolled to an easy win against the Toronto Raptors led by a 28-point, five-rebound and five-assist performance by Lebron James. It was a typical night for Lebron, who even got a chance to showcase his football skills with an amazing one-handed catch [...]

Rick Ross Shows What It Takes To Make A Classic

Published on 2012-04-19 13:54:02

When you think of classic kicks, Reebok’s Classic line is an obvious first stop. Their Ex-o-Fit, WorkOut and Freestyle lines all became huge hits in the 80s and have stayed that way. Now the company’s newest campaign shows the story of the work it took to make the shoes that way through some of the [...]

Pass The Mic: Anthony Davis – On The Eve Of Fame

Published on 2012-04-19 11:15:10

Words. Eric Bressman Back in December of 2009, I was home in Chicago for vacation. My younger brother, a junior in high school at the time, was playing in a small holiday basketball tournament with his high school team, the Ida Crown Jewish Academy. I didn’t get to see him play very often, so I [...]

Report: J.R. Smith Expected To Test Free Agency This Summer

Published on 2012-04-19 10:30:23

Signed at $2.5 million, everything J.R. Smith gives New York this year is a plus. At that price, you can make it through the 1-for-7 shooting nights, especially knowing Smith could drop 25 – as he did against the Celtics on Tuesday – the following game. New York has no long-term money tied up, and [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.19

Published on 2012-04-19 10:00:11

Beast of the Night: James Harden ruined the Suns last night, dropping a line of 40 points, seven rebounds, three assists, four steals and five treys. He shot 71 percent (12-17) from the floor and 100 percent (11-11) from the free-throw line, and turned the ball over three times. For the season, Harden has been [...]

Video: Isaiah Thomas Hands Out A Nasty Assist

Published on 2012-04-19 09:30:27

“If you don’t like that, you don’t like NBA basketball!” is still my favorite call from an NBA announcer (Grant Napier), and has been ever since the days of Jason Williams. Kudos to Isaiah Thomas, who brought out this sick, over-the-shoulder dime last night while on his way to 16 points and eight assists. Sacramento [...]

Video: Rudy Gay Destroys Two Hornets With A Fast-Break Slam

Published on 2012-04-19 08:30:15

Rudy Gay, I think we can agree, is one of the game’s best dunkers. On his huge fastbreak slam on New Orleans on Wednesday, another person who agrees is clearly Greivis Vasquez, who doesn’t want anything to do with a dunking Gay. While he ran under Gay, his teammate Jason Smith tried to challenge the [...]

Carmelo Anthony Does It Again; The Truth Gets Busy

Published on 2012-04-19 00:33:49

When a crowd is chanting your name on the road, in part because you dropped 21 points in the first quarter, it doesn’t matter if that road crowd is only “road” in a technical sense. It was only a few miles away, but New Yorkers pretty much took over the Nets’ arena last night and [...]

The NBA’s 10 Most Influential People

Published on 2012-04-18 15:47:23

As Jeremy Lin made TIME magazine’s top 100 most influential people list today, it proves the NBA’s most influential don’t even need to be on a roster the whole year to move the needle and up their Q rating. Lin’s placement on the list, written about by former Harvard baller Arne Duncan — now known [...]

Kim English: The 2012 NBA Draft’s Best Kept Basketball Student

Published on 2012-04-18 14:30:10

When most basketball players think of ways to improve their game, their thoughts center on what they can do physically. Some players need to work on ballhandling or put more shots up. Some need to improve their strength and agility. All these things involve being in the gym. But one area of the game many [...]

Coach Kobe To World Peace: Save The World By Kicking Some Butt

Published on 2012-04-18 13:00:59

Losing the unnecessary weight and getting in shape couldn’t be the whole story. To go from averaging 3.6 points and shooting under 28 percent in January to 14.3 points a night in his last 10 games had to take more than just a diet. We needed an explanation from Metta World Peace. How are you [...]

Nike LeBron 9 Low “Liverpool”

Published on 2012-04-18 12:15:26

The Nike LeBron 9 line has produced many crazy colorways, and in the past few days, we’ve seen some incredible ID versions of the sneaker. But here is one of our favorite renditions: the Nike LeBron 9 Low “Liverpool.” According to our friends at KicksOnFire.com, the model is an ode to the Liverpool FC, the [...]

TIME Says Jeremy Lin Is One Of The 100 Most Influential People In The World

Published on 2012-04-18 10:25:15

Just a few months after being cut from both Golden State and Houston, Jeremy Lin can now sit easily amongst people like Rihanna, Tim Tebow, Chelsea Handler and Barack Obama. TIME released their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, describing them as “the people who inspire us, entertain us, challenge [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.18

Published on 2012-04-18 10:15:52

Beast of the Night: Paul Pierce blew up for 43 points, two rebounds, three assists, two steals and four three-pointers. He shot 58 percent (11-19) from the floor and 94 percent (17-18) from the free-throw line, and had three turnovers. Pierce has been a pleasant surprise this season, giving his fantasy basketball owners top 24 [...]

Report: The Celtics Nearly Traded Paul Pierce & Ray Allen This Year

Published on 2012-04-18 09:51:22

If you had asked me this question even just a few weeks ago – can Boston make it back to the NBA Finals? – I would’ve laughed in your face and pinned you in as a New England homer. There was Chicago, Miami and then everyone else in the Eastern Conference. But as the Heat [...]

Video: Tim Duncan Slams On The Face Of Josh McRoberts

Published on 2012-04-18 09:30:42

Since the All-Star Break, Tim Duncan is averaging 16.9 points and 9.5 rebounds on 51 percent shooting. Since the break, San Antonio has gone 20-6. But no one is really all that shocked to see the Old Reliables making a push in the standings, and the only people who really believed Duncan to be done [...]

Video: Paul George’s 360 Windmill Dunk That Didn’t Count

Published on 2012-04-18 09:00:49

Before you start to say “He should’ve done this dunk in the dun…” remember that he actually did do this 360 windmill in the dunk contest. The problem was he shut all the lights out and no one could see. Paul George‘s rendition of VC‘s epic contest dunk will never get its due. Last night, [...]

Carmelo Anthony, New York Break A Box Score; Tony Parker, The Spurs Get Revenge

Published on 2012-04-18 00:16:39

The “best pure scorer” label always came with a crutch. Yes, you can score, but what else can you do? Carmelo Anthony has been answering a lot of questions lately, and last night he might’ve given the world his best all-around game as a Knick. 35 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, he was the ring [...]

Reebok Classics ‘Ice Pack’

Published on 2012-04-17 16:00:36

We’re always on the lookout for some fresh gear for the summer, and now courtesy of Reebok Classics, we think we’ve found some. The “Ice Pack” is a collection of a trio of sneakers released by Reebok Classics, and are currently available at Miami’s Mr. R Sports. Retailing at $75, the Workout Mid is a [...]

The Top 10 NBA MVP Candidates, Week 7

Published on 2012-04-17 14:45:30

The regular season is coming to an end and the playoffs are right around the corner. The last few weeks in this MVP race are the most important, as each superstar works to put their team in the best position to contend in the Playoffs. For Dwight Howard and Derrick Rose, the MVP is the [...]

LeBron James Nike Air Force 1 Premium High

Published on 2012-04-17 13:30:44

Yesterday, we showed you some Kobe Bryant-inspired Air Force 1s that just look super dope. Now check out these Nike Air Force 1 Premium Highs, which some say have been inspired by LeBron James. Thanks to SneakerNews.com, you can see the resemblance: a black smooth upper and white outsole with red accents on both the [...]

Blake Griffin Says He’s Sick Of Taking Hard Hits

Published on 2012-04-17 12:45:26

Derrick Rose isn’t the only NBA superstar who’s tired of the hard fouls and cheap shots. Blake Griffin was the notorious recipient of one of the worst fouls of the year – Jason Smith‘s attempted fast break murder from March 22 – and now the Clipper superstar is speaking out as well. At some point, [...]

Report: Ray Allen Has Ankle Injuries Because His Calf Muscles Are Too Big

Published on 2012-04-17 11:15:08

We’re not joking, and Ray Allen doesn’t seem to be either. It’s hard to be an NBA fan and not notice Jesus always had some unordinarily-sized calf muscles. They’re like someone inserted candlepin bowling balls underneath his skin. Now with all of the ankle issues he’s been having this season in Boston, Allen is placing [...]

Report: Phoenix Will Court Jamal Crawford This Summer

Published on 2012-04-17 10:30:15

The 2011-12 regular season isn’t even over yet, and there are already Blazers looking to ditch Rip City. It wasn’t that long ago when this Portland team was considered the most dangerous sleeper in the West. They had it all: a star, depth, a solid coach and a number of perimeter options. But now Nate [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.17

Published on 2012-04-17 10:00:24

Beast of the Night: Al Jefferson took full advantage of a triple-overtime marathon against the Mavericks, posting 28 points, 26 rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in more than 54 minutes of burn. He shot 56 percent (14-25) from the floor and had one turnover. For the season, Jefferson has exceeded expectations by [...]

Video: Delonte West Gives Gordon Hayward A ‘Wet Willy’

Published on 2012-04-17 09:30:52

There’s a first for everything. According to The Salt Late Tribune, in last night’s epic triple-overtime game in Utah, Delonte West got so frustrated he gave a “wet willy” to Gordon Hayward. West also said this to the newspaper: “I went over the line. I saw some lint in his hair, and I wanted to [...]

Video: Vince Carter Proving He Could Still Be One Of The NBA’s Best Dunkers

Published on 2012-04-17 09:00:48

I’m not sure what happened to Vince Carter recently, but outside of the layup he airballed, Dr. Funk has indeed brought the fun back in his game. Ask Paul Millsap. He could’ve easily challenged this play last night, but instead thought better of it. He wasn’t trying to get embarrassed. Is VC still in the [...]

Miami Sleepwalks Before Being Rescued; A Game In Utah Goes 3OT

Published on 2012-04-17 00:23:46

There was a point in the third quarter where you could see it on LeBron James‘ face. New Jersey was flowing. Miami was in a trance. And LeBron was annoyed. A late regular season game in New Jersey isn’t exactly the NBA Finals, but it’ll do for now, especially when he puts together a performance [...]

Video: What It’s Like To Be Named Michael Jordan… When You Aren’t THE Michael Jordan

Published on 2012-04-16 16:00:17

ESPN recently released an ad centered around the idea of what it would be like to be named Michael Jordan. And no, no one is talking about the basketball player. The ad is called “It’s Not Crazy, It’s Sports” and throws out different scenarios. What if your name was Michael Jordan and you ordered delivery? [...]

Maestro Knows: A Special Edition Featuring Kevin Love, Russell Westbrook & Blake Griffin

Published on 2012-04-16 15:00:24

We’ve introduced you to Levi Maestro on Dime before, and in this brand new episode of Maestro Knows, he gives us one of the coolest off-court looks into what Kevin Love, Russell Westbrook and Blake Griffin are really like. Joakim Noah also makes an appearance as Maestro’s dope lifestyle video series follows them from workouts [...]

Come Flail Away: The NBA’s Top 20 Worst Flops

Published on 2012-04-16 14:25:58

There are a few basic certainties around basketball, from the rec league to the NBA: Players will dribble and shoot and scream “Oooohhhhh!” at the top of their lungs at contact. No matter if it’s a full-speed encounter or the slightest thread count of jersey touching, flopping happens. On Sunday, as Sean Sweeney posted earlier [...]

Nike Air Force 1 Premium “Black Mamba”

Published on 2012-04-16 13:30:38

And they said Kobe Bryant could never sell sneakers. Besides his own signature line, Bryant is the inspiration for these joints, the Nike Air Force 1 Premium “Black Mamba.” Courtesy of Nice Kicks, we have pictures of the sneaker that’s considered the heir to last year’s Nike Air Force 1 “Kobe Bryant.” These joints have [...]

Jordan Melo M8 – Oak Hill Player Exclusives

Published on 2012-04-16 13:00:32

Carmelo Anthony has been burning the league up since Mike Woodson took over in New York City, and through seven games in April, he’s averaging 31.7 points on 51 percent shooting. But before he was the man in Manhattan, Anthony was just another top prospect roaming the halls at Oak Hill Academy. Courtesy of SneakerNews, [...]

Clip Of The Day: Tupac Is Back

Published on 2012-04-16 12:00:28

After all the rumors, speculation and Makaveli theories, Tupac Shakur is back… in hologram form. The late rapper was a part of a massive performance to headline the first weekend at Coachella, which included Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent and Eminem. Of course, they were all still in the flesh. [...]

Derrick Rose Says He’s Tired Of The Cheap Shots

Published on 2012-04-16 11:00:52

In Chicago’s overtime win against Detroit yesterday, Derrick Rose dropped 24 and hit a dagger triple at the end of regulation to save the Bulls. But that wasn’t all he talked about afterwards. According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune‘s Twitter, Rose said “I was mad, man. I’m sick and tired of people trying [...]

Chris Paul’s Top 5 Clutch Moments As A Clipper

Published on 2012-04-16 10:30:43

Statistics show that there are better guards to give the ball to with the game on the line than the Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul. We doubt many coaches would agree, however, after his performances this season in the fourth quarter. In our Saturday Smack we called him the most clutch player in the league [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.16 (Weekend Recap)

Published on 2012-04-16 10:00:56

Weekend Wonder: Wesley Matthews averaged 23.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals, 0.5 blocks and 4.5 three-pointers in two games over the weekend. He hit 50 percent of his shots from the field and 100 percent of his shots from the charity stripe, and averaged 2.5 turnovers in each of those games. Matthews has [...]

Miami Gets A Win In A Playoff Atmosphere; Orlando is Falling Apart At The Seams

Published on 2012-04-15 21:42:39

Three-thousand miles away and two big games to start a Sunday afternoon. … Jeff Van Gundy isn’t coming through that door wrapped around someone’s ankle, and Allan Houston won’t be joining, either. Still, that can’t temper a playoff matchup we’d love to see that was previewed Sunday: Heat vs. Knicks. The Garden has seen its [...]

Memphis Unleashes A Secret Weapon; The Most Clutch Player In The NBA Does It Again

Published on 2012-04-14 22:54:04

Utah has been an odd matchup all season for Memphis, and after they jumped out early against the Grizzlies, we figured this would be the game that killed Memphis’ shot at homecourt advantage in the first round. Instead, the Grit N’ Grind gang did what they do best, and took it over in the fourth [...]

Steve Nash lights up Houston; The old Sonics destroy the new Sonics

Published on 2012-04-14 02:05:54

Friday the 13th used to be known for harmless bad luck, but thanks to a psycho with a hockey mask and every movie studio deciding they have to release horror flicks on that date, now it’s become synonymous with blood and torture. Always thinking marketing, the NBA had its bases covered last night, Friday the [...]

Video: Russell Westbrook And Kevin Durant Unload A ‘Nasty’ Alley-Oop On The Kings

Published on 2012-04-13 20:44:26

The Kings were reminded Friday night in Oklahoma City that you lose track of Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook on a break at your own peril. Kevin Durant led a 3-on-2 fast break with 2:33 left in the second quarter before lobbing an underhanded oop to Westbrook. In turn, he caught and finished it one-handed. [...]

Jason Smith Explains Why He Completely Decked Blake Griffin

Published on 2012-04-13 15:00:42

Chris Paul says the only people who hate Blake Griffin are the poor souls he’s dunking on. But if you were watching the March 22 game in New Orleans when Jason Smith, a virtually unknown player to the country at large, completely decked Griffin on the break, no one would’ve batted an eye if Smith [...]

2012 Launch: Missoni For Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Collection

Published on 2012-04-13 13:45:16

Who said we were only about showing off the hottest new summer gear for men? As an update to an earlier collection, Converse and Missoni have come together to officially launch their 2012 spring collection. It revolves around the legendary Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker as a muse for Missoni’s legendary knits. The collection includes [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.13

Published on 2012-04-13 13:00:27

Beast of the Night: Jason Kidd looked like his old self last night, posting nine points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists, three steals, two blocks and three three-pointers. He shot 50 percent (3-6) from the floor and had two turnovers. Kidd’s fantasy value has definitely taken a tumble this season, but he’s still putting up solid [...]

The Top 10 Movie Performances By NBA Players

Published on 2012-04-13 11:45:59

Shaquille O’Neal will be returning to Hollywood, as he will be joining Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Kevin James in the sequel to “Grown Ups,” creatively called “Grown Ups 2.” Shaq made a cameo appearance in Sandler’s recent box office bomb “Jack and Jill” and must have showcased some acting skills to Sandler that garnered [...]

Video: David West Punches Out Cleveland’s Mascot

Published on 2012-04-13 10:30:27

Moondog wasn’t feeling too hot after dealing with Indiana’s David West. Of all the guys in the league who I might mess around with, David West is right there with World Peace amongst the people I’d avoid. He just seems like the dude who would go up to a mascot and start throwing Tyson haymakers [...]

Report: Bradley Beal Is Going To The NBA

Published on 2012-04-13 09:56:08

Another day. Another confirmation. Reports are indicating Florida freshman Bradley Beal will be entering this summer’s NBA Draft. Beal himself somewhat confirmed it on Twitter earlier today in a response to a friend’s question, and at this moment, Billy Donovan is holding a news conference to talk about any recent news regarding the team. You [...]

Video: Rodrigue Beaubois Flies For A Backdoor Alley-Oop

Published on 2012-04-13 09:30:00

Rodrigue Beaubois put a little life into an easy Dallas win over Golden State on Thursday with this alley-oop from Jason Kidd. Beaubois delivered 11 of the Maverick bench’s 57 points in the win, including this slam after looping around the Warriors’ defense. What do you think? Follow Andrew on Twitter at @AndrewGreif. Follow Dime [...]

Video: C.J. Watson Gets Trucked, Hits Game-Tying Three

Published on 2012-04-13 09:00:47

It’s not karma — it’s just a jump shot. But if you’re a Chicago fan (or just a Miami Heat hater, of whom there are many more) you might have taken a little joy Thursday night seeing C.J. Watson drop the game-tying three on Miami after getting knocked to the floor by a screen earlier [...]

C.J. Watson Plays Hero For Chicago; The West Loses An All-Star

Published on 2012-04-13 00:21:28

Is it better to have won without or best player or worse to have lost with everyone healthy? That’s a preview to today’s conversation around the league, centered on Miami-Chicago. They won even despite an atrocious game from Derrick Rose (1-of-13 from the field with two points, eight assists), who was rusty enough the Heat [...]

The Mavs Have Turned Jason Terry & Dirk Nowitzki Into Comic Book Superheroes

Published on 2012-04-12 16:00:17

The tired and true story for most NBA players is that they got where they are with hard work and dedication. Many of these stories pull on our heart strings and may bring a tear to our eye while making us proud for the player. Is it fair to compare the superhuman work NBA players [...]

The NBA’s Most Disappointing MVP Encores

Published on 2012-04-12 15:21:04

Not everyone gets to take a bow like they want to after winning the NBA MVP. We’ve seen it by now, that some MVPs portend a superstar future (Jordan in 1987-88) or one that won’t ever reach higher (Allen Iverson in 2000-01). Those evaluations, though, rarely come so quickly as the next season. This isn’t [...]

Report: Andre Drummond Is Going To The NBA

Published on 2012-04-12 14:30:18

Austin Rivers took the plunge. So did what felt like everyone in Carolina blue. Dion Waiters is going, and so is pretty much everyone else projected as lottery picks outside of Cody Zeller. Now, according to reports, Andre Drummond will be the next in line to declare for this summer’s NBA Draft. Whether he’s ready [...]

Video: Marc Gasol With An Awkward Facial On Markieff Morris

Published on 2012-04-12 13:45:28

What goes up must come down. Marc Gasol found that out in a hard way last night, hitting the deck about as awkwardly as possible after smashing one on Markieff Morris‘ head. What’s the worst fall you’ve ever taken in a game? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become [...]

A 10-Song Playlist To Cheer Up Lamar Odom

Published on 2012-04-12 12:45:26

I can see Lamar Odom right now: face down, his head in the pillows, with rain drops sliding down his window, slow jams playing from his iPod dock, and his old Dallas gear wrinkled up in the corner. When you’re as talented as Odom and you end up basically being banished from basketball, something is [...]

Shabazz Muhammad Puts UCLA Back On The Map

Published on 2012-04-12 11:00:03

Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul. What do these guys have in common? Besides sharing the spotlight for hoops royalty in the basketball city that is Los Angeles, Black Mamba and CP3 possess the same unrelenting will to be the best at the expense of anyone in order to project the ultimate trait every team needs [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.12

Published on 2012-04-12 10:15:16

Beast of the Night: Monta Ellis finished his big night with 35 points, six rebounds, 10 assists, four steals and three three-pointers. He shot 56 percent (14-25) from the floor and 80 percent (4-5) from the free-throw line, and had five turnovers. This was a nice bounce-back game from his 9/1/7 clunker on Monday. Ellis’ [...]

The 2 Best Postgame Interviews: Andrew Bynum Swearing & Mickael Pietrus Asking For Love

Published on 2012-04-12 09:45:08

The Los Angeles Lakers steamrolled the San Antonio Spurs last night mainly because of the rebounding effort of Andrew Bynum, who pulled down 30 rebounds. Interviewed after the game about his monster rebounding effort, Bynum seemed not to care, focusing on his poor shooting instead. Yup, that’s six-year pro Andrew Bynum cursing on live TV. [...]

Kevin Durant’s Nike N7 Zoom KDIV That Debuted Last Night

Published on 2012-04-12 09:30:58

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost a nail biter against the Los Angeles Clippers last night, with Kevin Durant missing a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer. Despite getting a near double-double of 22 points and nine rebounds, Durant did not have a stellar game, shooting 7-for-21 from the field with no miss bigger than the [...]

Andrew Bynum Sets An NBA Season High; Chris Paul Slaughters OKC

Published on 2012-04-12 00:17:08

Kobe who? If you would’ve told us that Bryant was going to sit out a game in San Antonio against the red hot Spurs, we would’ve said Gregg Popovich would’ve been pulling out the victory cigars early in the fourth quarter. You can’t fault us though because no one, repeat NO ONE, could’ve expected Andrew [...]

Why Nerlens Noel & Shabazz Muhammad Shouldn’t Go To Kentucky

Published on 2012-04-11 16:00:33

Kentucky fans are excited at the possibility of Nerlens Noel and Shabazz Muhammad teaming up and playing together in Rupp Arena next year. Noel and Muhammad will announce their college decisions on ESPNU at 7:30 tonight. Speculation for the past weeks has been that the two could be next year’s version of Anthony Davis and [...]

Jordan Trunner Dominate

Published on 2012-04-11 15:30:14

As they say, the offseason is when true players are made. In accordance with that, the Jordan Brand is bringing you the Jordan Trunner Dominate, which will help flexibility and strength through national motion. It’s made possible with deep flex grooves along the length and width of the midsole. The sneaker also features breathable materials [...]

Parental Advisory: NBA, NCAA Don’t Belong In The Child-Rearing Business

Published on 2012-04-11 14:30:42

As soon as U.S. legislators get around to declaring the first Thursday and Friday of March Madness federal holidays, I have two more suggestions for basketball’s national calendar: Let’s move Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to April 11 and April 29. Split them up however you want. The point is that these two dates – [...]

Monty Williams: Eric Gordon “Is About As Explosive As Anybody In The NBA”

Published on 2012-04-11 13:00:58

Just off the numbers, Eric Gordon might be the most valuable player in the NBA. With him, the Hornets are 3-2, which I admit is a very small sample size. But still, 3-2 looks a lot better than the 12-40 abomination they are without their starting two guard. Three games into his return from a [...]

J. Cole “Sideline Story” Music Video

Published on 2012-04-11 12:15:09

Drake recently released his new video for “HYFR” and while this new video from J. Cole probably doesn’t warrant the same amount of analysis, it’s still hot. This video for “Sideline Story” is the latest visual from his critically-acclaimed album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, and is directed by Axel Laramee and Adam Roy. With [...]

The Top 10 NBA MVP Candidates, Week 6

Published on 2012-04-11 11:15:37

Last week it appeared that Kevin Durant wanted this MVP much more than LeBron James. But with the comments he made to the media, along with the loss against LeBron and Miami on Wednesday night, Durant has given up his lead. It was very noble and admirable of him to address the media and support [...]

Report: Rajon Rondo Doesn’t Ever Want To Play For Team USA

Published on 2012-04-11 10:12:00

Last night in a huge win over Miami, Rajon Rondo recorded his 18th consecutive game with double digit assists. If you needed any reminder, he’s one of the best point guards in the world and one of the best players in the NBA. You’d think he’d love to represent on Team USA in this summer’s [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.11

Published on 2012-04-11 10:00:36

Beast of the Night: DeMarcus Cousins finished with 25 points, 18 rebounds, three assists, six steals and two blocks last night. He shot 52 percent (11-21) from the floor and 75 percent (3-4) from the free-throw line, and had three turnovers. Cousins has been erratic lately, but he’s still averaging 19.7 points, 11.7 rebounds, 2.2 [...]

Video: Lou Williams Drops Sundiata Gaines & Hits A Buzzer Beater

Published on 2012-04-11 09:30:35

It’s going to be hard for the Sixers to make any noise in the postseason (if they even get there) when their leading scorer and go-to man down the stretch is a 6-1 bench player averaging barely 15 points a night. Lou Williams probably won’t win them any games in the second season, but he [...]

Boston hands Miami a rare home loss; Chicago is just fine without Derrick Rose

Published on 2012-04-11 00:15:36

In a calmer, maybe more reasonable world, the Miami Heat could lose a game like the game they lost to the Boston Celtics last night and it wouldn’t be a big deal. In that world, LeBron James and Miami fans could adopt the same attitude Kobe Bryant and L.A. fans have after every one of [...]

Funny Video: Jalen Rose Ethers Skip Bayless

Published on 2012-04-10 15:30:59

Skip Bayless recently bragged about a high school career that supposedly included a starting spot on a state championship contender. So during an ESPN debate that became a little testy, Jalen Rose went at him over some false facts, and got Skip to admit that he only averaged 1.4 points a game in high school, [...]

Nike Air Force 1 Pearl Collection “Camo” Edition

Published on 2012-04-10 15:00:06

Nike introduced The Pearl Collection earlier this year, and in continuing the collection, they’ve released these dope Nike Air Force 1s in a camo colorway. The shoes also include a full-length visible air unit, highlighted with total orange color, along with waxed laces, an embossed leather tongue and heel tabs. There is also distinct cushioning, [...]

Video: The Worst NBA Fight Of The Year – Serge Ibaka Vs. Mike Dunleavy

Published on 2012-04-10 14:00:21

Serge Ibaka can do many things, such as seemingly block every shot possible. I don’t think people quite realize how dominating he’s been as a shot blocker. He’s averaging 3.6 a game this year in only 27 minutes. But right here, it’s not his timing that impeccable, it’s that death grip that nearly turned Mike [...]

What Should Lamar Odom Do Next? Metta World Peace Has Some Ideas

Published on 2012-04-10 13:21:39

Lamar Odom was the NBA’s best sixth man a year ago for the Lakers playing alongside friend Ron Artest. With Odom deactivated by Dallas on Monday for the rest of the season, his former teammate now known as Metta World Peace went off on a legendary tangent after Monday’s game in New Orleans about how [...]

Report: Jeremy Lamb Is Going To The NBA

Published on 2012-04-10 12:29:44

This year’s draft keeps getting deeper and deeper. Even without projected lottery pick Cody Zeller coming out – the Indiana big man decided this morning that he’ll be coming back to school – everyone is still convinced this will be one of the best drafts of the past decade. Now you can add Jeremy Lamb‘s [...]

The Top 5 Current/Former NBA Players Who Would Make Great Team Owners

Published on 2012-04-10 12:00:57

As Kentucky’s championship celebration from Bourbon Street to Lexington drew to an end, baseball’s Opening Day debuted this past weekend. In between the taste of alcohol in N’awlins and smell of hot dogs filling the lazy summer days at the ballpark, the Los Angeles Dodgers are now relevant again thanks to one of the city’s [...]

Video: Kentucky’s Bench Players Rap About The National Title

Published on 2012-04-10 11:30:14

They call themselves the “White Boy Academy,” and while you can hate on the dance moves, these dudes from off of Kentucky’s bench are rocking some serious bling. Championship rings can do a lot for someone, and apparently, they made Jarrod Polson, Kyle Wiltjer, Robbie T., Allen W., Matt L., & Derek K. do a [...]

Clip Of The Day: Drake’s “HYFR” Music Video

Published on 2012-04-10 11:00:09

They dropped this video on Friday, and while the song “HYFR” barely gets spins from me anymore, it’s popular enough to draw out some explosively passionate responses among hip-hop fans. It’s hard to spot someone more love/hate than Drake right now, and this video is no different. He’s already being proclaimed as one of the [...]

Report: Ben Gordon Is Still Very Frustrated In Detroit

Published on 2012-04-10 10:30:08

Over the summer, I spent time working on a big feature for Dime #65. It was on Ben Gordon, and whether we had lost the real Ben Gordon for good somewhere along the line. He was always one of my favorite players… one of those cats who wasn’t quite a superstar, but yet still had [...]

Russell Westbrook Shows Out Again; Spurs Lay A Late Easter Egg

Published on 2012-04-09 23:32:52

Oklahoma City should show some love to Russell Westbrook for getting them back into first place in the West. The Thunder rolled on Milwaukee by 20 behind their superstar point guard. Westbrook destroyed the new look Buck backcourt, going for 26 easy points and seven rebounds in only 26 minutes. Kevin Durant added 19 and [...]

Instead Of An MVP Trophy, Stephon Marbury Gets A Statue

Published on 2012-04-09 16:00:40

At the end of March, Stephon Marbury became a champion by winning a title in five games over Aaron Brooks and his Guandong Tigers. Marbury scored 41 in the clinching game and had some phenomenal numbers on the season. But it wasn’t long until it was ruled Starbury was ineligible for the MVP award in [...]

Just Like ‘Melo: The NBA’s Top 10 Clutch Threes of This Season

Published on 2012-04-09 15:30:27

Not all clutch three-pointers are made the same, as Carmelo Anthony showed on Sunday against Chicago. His threes to tie and win the Easter classic came with at least 10 seconds left in the game but caught the Bulls unaware each time precisely because of the timing. But sometimes you don’t have that luxury of [...]

Converse x Undefeated Launch Sneaker & Apparel Collection

Published on 2012-04-09 14:15:11

Converse recently collaborated with The Jordan Brand for an epic MJ sneaker and jersey UNC collection. Now today, they announced the launch of their collection with the street wear experts from Undefeated, which will include footwear, apparel and accessory collection sold exclusively at select Foot Locker locations in the U.S., Canada and Australia. “This collection [...]

Video: Blake Griffin Might Have Made The Best Shot Of The Season This Weekend

Published on 2012-04-09 13:30:55

Blake Griffin pushed the Clippers past Sacramento this weekend by dropping 27 and 14 and missing only three shots, and while his star hasn’t exactly exploded to the same degree it did last year, the highlights are still there. This shot from Griffin has to be in the conversation for best shot of the year. [...]

The NBA’s 5 Greatest Out-Of-Bounds Saves This Season

Published on 2012-04-09 12:00:04

The thunderous dunk, the deep three-point shot, the dazzling pass and the game-changing block are usually the highlight of every game. But the often overlooked out-of-bounds save can be one of the most athletic plays in the game. Sacrificing one’s body just to save the ball from going out of bounds is an admirable feat, [...]

Larry Johnson Is Coming Back To The Knicks

Published on 2012-04-09 11:00:28

That’s right. Larry Johnson is coming back to New York City. The Knicks recently announced the former Knickerbocker great was named a basketball and business operations representative with the franchise. In this role, he will be allowed him to work in several different avenues, ranging from player development, community relations, the Garden of Dreams foundation, [...]

The NBA’s Top 10 Best Clutch Shooters This Season

Published on 2012-04-09 10:30:56

Carmelo Anthony‘s clutch instinct, seemingly in hibernation most the winter, came alive Sunday to will the Knicks past Chicago. Given two chances, he rattled in threes from the near elbow to tie the game in regulation and take the lead in overtime (if you haven’t watched TV in two days, it would hold up as [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.9 (Weekend Recap)

Published on 2012-04-09 10:00:49

Weekend Wonder: Kevin Durant averaged 33.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steal, 2.0 blocks and 3.5 threes in two games over the weekend. He shot 58 percent from the field and 89 percent from the free-throw line, and averaged 2.5 turnovers per game in that stretch. He continues to hold onto that crown as [...]

O.J. Mayo Does A Spectacular JaVale McGee Impersonation

Published on 2012-04-09 09:30:10

Outside of this, the Grizzlies had one of the best weekends possible. They beat Miami to end the Heat’s double-digit home winning streak. Then they took out Dallas in a game with major playoff implications. O.J. Mayo was so caught up in all the excitement that he ran the wrong way against the Mavs. In [...]

Carmelo Anthony Serves Up A Stunner; San Antonio Keeps A Rollin’

Published on 2012-04-08 23:13:11

Mike Breen called it. A Knicks announcer when he’s not doing national TV, Breen called Carmelo Anthony’s 43-point performance Sunday against Chicago his finest moment as a Knick. How could it not be? He hasn’t had the most consistent tenure as a Knick, putting it nicely, which is par for the Knicks’ fate during his [...]

Dwight Howard Has A Response For The Haters; O.J. Mayo Pulls A JaVale McGee

Published on 2012-04-08 00:42:44

We had a joke all lined up. With Big Baby rumbling to 23 points and 12 rebounds, and with Dwight Howard in an injury/depressed/look at me funk, Orlando was setting themselves up. In his last three games before last night, Davis was averaging 21.3 points, 11 rebounds and 50 percent from the floor. For once, [...]

Gilbert Arenas Is Alive; LaMarcus Aldridge Beats Dallas At The Buzzer

Published on 2012-04-07 00:39:07

He didn’t win them the game. He didn’t bang a big shot. It only matters that he actually MADE shots. As Memphis lit the Heat on fire in Miami, Gilbert Arenas came off the bench to hit four triples for 12 points, shooting as if he’d forgotten he lost his legs around the same time [...]

Video: Ransom By adidas – Spring 2012 “Exploring Panama”

Published on 2012-04-06 16:30:36

For this spring, Ransom by adidas has created a four-part video series which takes you on a journey through Panama. The newest video released last week explores the people, city and outdoors of the area, all to put you in the mood their apparel is trying to convey. It’s pretty dope stuff, and makes me [...]

Kevin Durant Stars In Nike & Foot Locker’s “Air For All” Commercial

Published on 2012-04-06 16:00:34

Kevin Durant has been super on the court this year for the Oklahoma City Thunder but in the new Nike Air and Foot Locker “Air for All” campaign, he literally is a superhero. The premise of the commercial from Foot Locker: “The evil Dr. Deflation has escaped from Air Max security prison and is hell [...]

Nike Zoom Kobe VII System “Poison Dart Frog” Edition & T-Shirt

Published on 2012-04-06 15:30:00

When Kobe Bryant takes the court tomorrow against Phoenix, he’ll be sporting a very exclusive Easter edition of his Nike Zoom Kobe VII System called the “Poison Dart Frog.” This will be the first of three amphibian-inspired Zoom Kobe VIIs scheduled to be released, and it also joins the LeBron 9 Low and Zoom KD [...]

Jordan Melo M8 – CC Sabathia “Player Exclusive” Cleats

Published on 2012-04-06 15:00:57

CC Sabathia is pitching right now. And as we speak, he’s rocking these joints: the Jordan Melo M8 cleats. While New York is trailing at the moment, their big ace is winning with these and their white and black colorway simulating the pinstripes of New York’s most storied franchise. Sabathia has already rocked the Away [...]

Spec Ops: The Line Narrative Trailer

Published on 2012-04-06 14:00:38

Are you sick of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 yet? I’m not… the new multiplayer levels are killing it (come see about me on Liberation). But either way, you should check out the new shooter being released on June 26. It’s called Spec Ops: The Line from 2K Games and appears like it’s going [...]

Air Jordan 2012 “Jordan Brand Classic” Deluxe

Published on 2012-04-06 13:00:06

It’s that time of year again when the best high school players in the world get together to give us a final taste before they head off to college, the spotlight and the big time. And next Saturday, the 11th annual Jordan Brand Classic will pit the best of the best against each other in [...]

Report: Dwight Howard Stayed With Orlando To Avoid Trade To The Lakers

Published on 2012-04-06 12:11:30

I’m not sure I’ve ever heard this one before: a superstar DID NOT want to go to L.A. Yes, there were reports Dwight Howard never really wanted to go to the Lakers because he didn’t want to play second fiddle to Kobe, and didn’t want to follow in Shaq‘s footsteps. But now there is a [...]

Photos: Michael Jordan’s $5 Million Penthouse Put On Sale By Ex-Wife

Published on 2012-04-06 11:30:22

You may remember that Michael Jordan’s 33,000 square foot Highland Park mansion could be yours for the low price of $29 million. But if that is too far away from the city for you, don’t worry. Jordan’s ex-wife, Juanita Jordan, has recently put their Chicago penthouse on Lake Shore Drive up for sale. Location is [...]

Video: Stan Van Gundy Shows off His Handles

Published on 2012-04-06 11:20:49

It’s a well-known fact that the Brothers Van Gundy are sons of a legendary coach. And more often than not, sons of coaches can play a little bit of ball. Stan Van Gundy, back in the day, could really play. He played for his dad at SUNY-Brockport, where in his senior year, he was named [...]

The Magic Are An Incredible Mess; Chicago Wins A Gut Check Game

Published on 2012-04-05 23:58:05

It being NBA Green Week and all, it seems natural a Dwight Howard-Van Gundy-Orlando issue would pop up again. It’s an evergreen issue, you see, and never quite goes away. So Dwight told someone in management he didn’t want SVG around as coach, and said manager told Stan, then Stan confirmed a TV report today. [...]

POINT 3 Basketball To Hold Hoodie Fundraiser For Trayvon Martin

Published on 2012-04-05 15:30:22

Looking to cop a new hoodie? You need to hit up POINT 3 Basketball. Why? Because from April 6-8, all proceeds from sold hoodies on POINT3Basketball.com will go towards Trayvon Martin’s family and the Justice For Trayvon Martin Foundation. The online-only fundraiser will apply to all POINT 3 Hoodies ordered off the online store between [...]

Asher Roth x UNDRCRWN “College Champion” T-Shirt

Published on 2012-04-05 15:00:52

With the 2012 National Championship taking place earlier this week, UNDRCRWN and Asher Roth came together again to create a dope t-shirt. This “College Champion” T is inspired by a famous Sports Illustrated 1977 cover with Indiana State’s Larry Bird. There are only 100 pieces available, so if I were you, I’d head over to [...]

Tim Duncan On Rivalry With Kevin Garnett: “It Always Seems To Turn Into A War”

Published on 2012-04-05 14:30:49

I remember the spring of 1999. The NBA was in the midst of their forgettable lockout-shortened season, and while the basketball had taken a turn for the worse over the year’s first three months, it felt like a new age was dawning on us. Philly was young and exciting. Allen Iverson was on the cusp [...]

Nerlens Noel On Recruitment: A Kentucky Fan Offered Me His Wife

Published on 2012-04-05 13:00:47

Nerlens Noel is considered one of the best high school prospects in the country, and is undoubtedly the best defensive big man that’s come out of high school since perhaps Greg Oden. Schools want him. Fans want him. Big-time basketball collegiate programs want him. Now the only question is what does the 6-10 shot blocker [...]

Stan Van Gundy Says Dwight Howard Asked Orlando To Fire Him

Published on 2012-04-05 12:13:12

If you need a blueprint for how to derail a playoff team’s season, just head down to Orlando. After rumors started circulating saying Dwight Howard asked team management to get rid of current head coach Stan Van Gundy, we doubted this would be solved any time before the summer. Instead today, we got confirmation. From [...]

The NBA’s Top 5 Most Disrespectful Dunks Ever

Published on 2012-04-05 11:00:30

By now, I’m sure you’ve seen the videos. In this era of technology, Twitter and 24/7 highlights, you probably heard about it not long after Pau Gasol felt it. It gives you an idea of how we value excitement in sports. The Clippers lost last night, Kobe Bryant hit a game-clinching shot and Andrew Bynum [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.5

Published on 2012-04-05 10:00:44

Beast of the Night: LeBron James owned the Thunder with his 34 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists, four steals, one block and three three-pointers last night. He shot 50 percent (10-20) from the field and 85 percent (11-13) from the free-throw line, and had two turnovers. This followed his 41/6/4 line against the Sixers the [...]

Kanye West Disses Kris Humphries In His New Song

Published on 2012-04-05 09:30:12

A new Kanye West track called “Theraflu” dropped last night, and even as Kris Humphries was rumbling to 21 points and 11 rebounds with New Jersey, everyone on Twitter was busy having a laugh at his expense. Kanye basically admitted he was in love with Kim Kardashian, and that while her relationship with the NBA [...]

Video: Blake Griffin Destroys Pau Gasol With Two Monster Dunks

Published on 2012-04-05 08:28:49

Holy good God. In last night’s “Battle for L.A.,” Blake Griffin caught Pau Gasol with not one, but two, epic dunks. The first one came on a putback in the first half that saw Blake come flying in from the perimeter to clean up a Randy Foye miss. The slow-motion closeup from behind the backboard [...]

LeBron James Wins His NBA MVP Duel; Andrew Bynum Goes Berserk

Published on 2012-04-05 00:28:29

Everyone take a deep breath and check the calendar. It’s not June yet. We still have to wait. But we do think everyone in the world wants this. Hell, we bet even the Spurs and Bulls fan out there want to see seven games of OKC/Miami in the NBA Finals. If they’re anything like Miami’s [...]

What Shaquille O’Neal Was Doing During The Final Four

Published on 2012-04-04 15:45:01

If you followed along during March Madness, you probably saw parts of Dove Men+Care’s “Journey For Comfort” campaign. Earlier this season, they filmed multiple commercials featuring Steve Nash, Shaquille O’Neal and Tom Izzo speaking on their personal journey towards being comfortable in their own skin. But O’Neal went beyond that to bring his campaign to [...]

Did Kentucky Just Become The Miami Heat’s Newest Opponent?

Published on 2012-04-04 14:45:35

The NCAA champion Kentucky Wildcats won’t beat an NBA team. They won’t beat the worst team, Charlotte, let alone its most talented, Miami. With apologies to recent comments by Larry Brown (who’s won a title in each realm), John Calipari’s team would never come close to beating 12 NBA players. So why even pose a [...]

Video: Watch Stephen Jackson’s Rap Concert

Published on 2012-04-04 13:30:37

There have been a number of NBA players who have dabbled in a side rap career, most notably Shaquille O’Neal, Metta World Peace, and of course we can’t forget about the short career of Jewelz aka Allen Iverson. We might’ve ranked O’Neal as the best ever on our list of the 10 best NBA rappers, [...]

adidas adiZero Rose 2.5 “Playoff” Edition

Published on 2012-04-04 12:30:30

Photos of the sneakers Derrick Rose will be rocking during this upcoming postseason were recently revealed, and now finally, the shoes are now dropping. The NBA’s reigning MVP’s signature line – the adidas adiZero Rose 2.5 – are the lightest sneakers he’s ever worn at 11 ounces, and this colorway continues the Chicago tradition to [...]

Report: Dwight Howard Wants Stan Van Gundy Out In Orlando

Published on 2012-04-04 11:22:07

For the Orlando Magic, reports are saying it’s pretty simple: to keep Dwight Howard, they need to get rid of head coach Stan Van Gundy. While this isn’t a guarantee Howard would stay around for a new coach, some believe it’s the Magic’s only chance to sign their franchise player to an extension this summer. [...]

Video: Andre Iguodala Hosts A Dunk Death Match Against Himself

Published on 2012-04-04 11:00:55

Andre Iguodala and LeBron James (41 points) engaged in a highlight-off Tuesday in Miami, but Terrel Harris didn’t get the memo to stay out of the way on this slam in the second quarter. Actually, no one on Miami heeded the advice to stay out of his way on the break all night. The Heat [...]

From Dime #68 – Aaron Gray On Being A “Carnivore” & Catching His Biggest Fish

Published on 2012-04-04 10:30:30

*The interview printed below is from Dime #68. You can check it out in its entirety in the new issue, on newsstands now.* We wouldn’t be mad if you couldn’t pick Aaron Gray out of a lineup. Even if you saw him in a mall, he might be just another huge dude. Yes, Gray is [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.4

Published on 2012-04-04 10:00:42

Beast of the Night: LeBron James put up 41 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals, a block and a three-pointer last night in a start at shooting guard for the Heat. He shot 60 percent (15-25) from the floor and 77 percent (10-13) from the free-throw line, and had four turnovers. James’ recent slip [...]

Kobe Bryant Saves The Lakers With A Clutch Three-Pointer

Published on 2012-04-04 09:30:57

L.A. was lucky they got out alive against New Jersey, nearly blowing a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter. But this shot from Kobe Bryant iced it for them. It’s the second time he’s hit a shot like this in the past three games, but I’m not sure what’s a more telling sign: that he’s [...]

LeBron James Goes Off In A Fourth Quarter; The Knicks Leave Their Soul In Indiana

Published on 2012-04-04 00:15:04

Three hours before tip off, Miami’s AmericanAirlines Arena was empty save for one cat and an assistant coach going through shooting drills. LeBron James wanted to be ready for Philly, and why not? He owns them, and as a team the Heat have the Sixers’ number, winning the last 11 times the two teams have [...]

We Reminisce: Freshman Carmelo Anthony Wins Syracuse A National Championship

Published on 2012-04-03 16:00:29

I loved what Anthony Davis did this year. He was the dominant player on the best team in college basketball for pretty much the entire season, and then found a way to bend the will of the NCAA Championship Game despite playing like Craig Forth offensively. But speaking of Syracuse, my favorite freshman sensation will [...]

Futures Market: The Top 5 Players Who Benefited From The NCAA Tournament

Published on 2012-04-03 15:32:05

Whether it’s one and done or four and out, the NCAA Tournament can either confirm what we know about players’ college credentials or burnish new ones entirely. It’s the ultimate job fair, but this one doesn’t involve schmoozing or hors d’oeuvres and is televised to millions (hope you wore your best suit, er, sneakers). This [...]

The Top 10 NBA MVP Candidates, Week 5

Published on 2012-04-03 14:30:05

This was an interesting week in the NBA’s MVP race. LeBron James has fallen victim to his own expectations, and has his eyes on a bigger prize. Kevin Durant wants this MVP more, and it has become evident. Tomorrow night OKC visits Miami and you should expect to see Durant come out victorious again as [...]

Michael Jordan Speaks On 1982 NCAA Championship-Winning Shot

Published on 2012-04-03 13:30:44

Yesterday, an exclusive collaboration between the Jordan Brand and Converse was auctioned off to celebrate a 30-year anniversary of one of college basketball’s greatest moments: Michael Jordan‘s shot to beat Georgetown. Any MJ fan knows the story, but here is Jordan talking about what it meant for his game going forward, and his confidence. What [...]

The 5 Best National Championship Performances Ever

Published on 2012-04-03 12:30:42

You know you’re good when you make one shot, and yet everyone agrees: you were the best player, the one who made the biggest impact, in the most important college basketball game of the year. Anthony Davis was on his way to becoming the No. 1 pick in this summer’s NBA Draft, and shooting 1-for-10 [...]

Kevin Durant On Skip Bayless: “That Guy Doesn’t Know A Thing About Basketball”

Published on 2012-04-03 11:15:16

ESPN’s programming seems dedicated to three or four topics nowadays, including Tim Tebow, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Certain network personalities are insistent on creating controversy with the West’s best team. But the 40-13 Thunder do not have locker room problems. Their two shot-happy stars, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant, are content. Westbrook, for all [...]

We Reminisce: My Favorite John Calipari Press Conference

Published on 2012-04-03 10:30:51

Congratulations to John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats for their National Championship victory last night in New Orleans. It was undoubtedly the top highlight in an impressive career for Calipari that has spanned decades in the game. For me though, my favorite John Calipari highlight isn’t even really about him. John Chaney is the real [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.3

Published on 2012-04-03 10:00:26

Beast of the Night: Wesley Matthews produced a fine line to the tune of 33 points, one rebound, two steals and five three-pointers. He shot 83 percent (10-12) from the floor and 80 percent (8-10) from the free-throw line, and had two turnovers. Since being reinserted into the starting lineup on March 16, Matthews has [...]

Video: 2012 NCAA Tournament’s “One Shining Moment”

Published on 2012-04-03 09:30:39

It’s my tradition to watch “One Shining Moment” every year, even if CBS does milk the viewership by waiting about 25 minutes after the game ends to air it. The best scene of the whole video is Coach Cal getting his hair messed up by the rest of his team. You know he was forcing [...]

John Calipari Finally Has His Championship; A Rivalry Is Brewing In The West

Published on 2012-04-02 23:48:37

The two winningest programs in NCAA history met in the N.O. Bayou last night, and when it was all over, one thing was clear: Kansas would’ve had to be perfect to stop Kentucky. The game didn’t really heat up until the second half, but we knew pretty early it was going to be a great [...]

Video: March’s Top 10 NBA Plays

Published on 2012-04-02 16:00:14

They could’ve just re-titled this as the best game winners from March and it would’ve worked as well. From Dwyane Wade to Derrick Rose, some of the best shots this season came last month. What was your favorite play from March? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a [...]

The Minnesota Timberwolves Get A Vanilla Ice Invasion

Published on 2012-04-02 15:00:17

As we noted this weekend, it was ironic that on the day a few morons were saying Kevin Love had ascended to Kevin Garnett-in-’Sota levels, the T’Wolves had a halftime performance from one of the biggest white hopes ever, Vanilla Ice. Love may not be KG (yet), but he is holding up his end of [...]

Reggie Miller, Don Nelson & Jamaal Wilkes Headline 2012 Hall of Fame Class

Published on 2012-04-02 14:30:26

Reggie Miller waited patiently, but now is in. Nellie, too. Jamaal Wilkes and even Nike’s Phil Knight are alongside them. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 2012 class of inductees today at an event in New Orleans and 11 individuals and one team made the cut. The well-known inductees are Miller, Ralph [...]

Tale Of The Tape For The NCAA Title: Anthony Davis Vs. Thomas Robinson

Published on 2012-04-02 13:51:17

There’s a little game tonight in New Orleans for the NCAA men’s hoops title. Two big men will have a large say in its final. Unless you’ve been in a hoops-less cave since October, you know it’s Kentucky’s Anthony Davis and Kansas’ Thomas Robinson we’re talking about. The king of the block against the guy [...]

Shane Battier Dresses Up & Sings “Eye Of The Tiger,” Then Pulls A Trick On Paul Pierce

Published on 2012-04-02 13:00:32

Want to see LeBron James and Shane Battier in a wig? How about Pat Riley singing “My Girl”? Or Juwan Howard in a powerful duet with his wife? Battier was able to get a number of his teammates to support his Take Charge Foundation by taking part in a recent karaoke-based fundraiser called “South Beach [...]

Kobe Bryant On His Critics: “We’re All Surrounded By Idiots”

Published on 2012-04-02 11:45:20

How bad has Kobe Bryant been lately? There were actually points this weekend where Laker fans were pleading for their icon to stop shooting. Against New Orleans in one of the most dreadful shooting exhibitions we’ve ever seen from the normally deadly Mamba, at times the Hornets were caught denying No. 24 the ball out [...]

Jordan & Converse Collab On An Exclusive Jersey & Sneakers

Published on 2012-04-02 11:15:42

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan‘s shot to bring UNC the 1982 National Championship – a game which we just rated as one of the 10 best college basketball title games ever – Jordan Brand and Converse collaborated on a special online auction for the iconic Converse Pro Leather Mid LTD. With every [...]

The 10 Best NCAA Basketball Championship Games Ever

Published on 2012-04-02 10:30:00

In my bracket, I had Kentucky and UNC. The two best teams, I figured, should meet again to determine the 2012 championship. Then Kendall Marshall was taken out in the air by a lumbering big man in the round of 32, and everything was turned on its head. Kentucky might look like runaway favorites tonight [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 4.2 (Weekend Recap)

Published on 2012-04-02 09:45:48

Weekend Wonder: Gerald Wallace averaged 21.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 4.0 steals, 1.0 block and 2.0 threes in two games over the weekend. In this stretch, he shot 54 percent from the floor and 89 percent from the free-throw line, while averaging 2.5 turnovers per game. It’s only been nine games, but Wallace has [...]

Oklahoma City Dominates An East-West Battle; Rajon Rondo Drops The Heat

Published on 2012-04-02 01:11:32

You can’t disrespect a Derrick Rose-less Chicago team that’s still leading the East despite him being gone for 10 games now this season with injury. The Heat couldn’t stop the Bulls without their MVP a couple weeks back, remember? This is to say that when West-leading Oklahoma City met East beast Chicago on Sunday in [...]

Kobe Bryant Is Tim Tebow; New York Loses Jeremy Lin

Published on 2012-04-01 02:04:06

Seriously this guy is unreal. Only Kobe Bryant could’ve pulled off something like this. Miss 15 in a row… the most he’s missed in a row in a game EVER, and still find a way to get it done. Zero points through three quarters, and then when it comes down to it, down two with [...]

Dime Q&A: Kenny Smith On His Unexpected Tournament Prediction & The NCAA/NBA Debate

Published on 2012-03-31 11:30:14

Kenny Smith knows a thing or two about basketball, having covered the NBA for years with TNT as well as the NCAA Tournament. And while his Carolina ties certainly show through at times – check out his hilarious responses below to questions I posed on the now former Dukie, Austin Rivers – Smith has added [...]

Joe Johnson Gets A Crazy Compliment; Dirk Gets Jiggy Wit’ It

Published on 2012-03-31 00:27:11

Well at least New York can say for sure that Carmelo Anthony is alive. Still, the Hawks beat them by 10 after withstanding an old school ‘Melo performance (36 points, nine rebounds). At one point in the fourth, after Joe Johnson (28 points) had rocked the Knicks to sleep on three consecutive pull-ups, we heard [...]

War Is Coming To HBO This Weekend

Published on 2012-03-30 15:30:59

I can thank Bill Simmons. Yep, the Sports Guy is the one. Without him, I never watch HBO’s Game Of Thrones, never become engrossed in this side-winding, intense, seemingly never-ending tale created by George R.R. Martin, the guy who wrote the books the show is based on. Without Simmons, I never read the books – [...]

Jason Terry Will Break One Of The NBA’s Longest Streaks Tonight

Published on 2012-03-30 14:15:32

Expect Jason Terry to look different for the Dallas Mavericks’ matchup with the Orlando Magic tonight. The loser of a bet with Jameer Nelson, Terry will play for the first time without his trademark headband and high socks. Teamed up with rapper Jadakiss, Terry took on the team of Nelson and comedian Bill Bellamy in [...]

Dime’s March Madness Sneakerhead & Culture Travel Guide, Part 4

Published on 2012-03-30 13:45:09

Traveling to the Big Easy for the Final Four and the championship game? Want to know the best place to pick up some fresh kicks, or eat some delicious local cuisine? Dime has your exclusive 2012 NCAA March Madness travel guide. We’ve been breaking down every host city in the tournament with a look at [...]

Danny Ainge Says The Celtics Are Similar To Jurassic Park

Published on 2012-03-30 13:00:23

Despite going 13-5 since the much-needed All-Star Break, no one is really talking about the Celtics. Except for Danny Ainge. Ainge has had an odd run as Boston’s President of Basketball Operations. He’s been in New England for nine years now, and for much of his first three, Bostonians lamented his obsession with youth, potential [...]

The Thunder Unravel The Lakers; Miami Exacts Revenge

Published on 2012-03-30 00:16:18

Derek Fisher looked FOCUSED in his return to Staples Center on Thursday. After getting the pregame video tribute treatment he came off the pine to get seven points in seven minutes. They were all the points he got before he got out of the way for the bigger show. The purists who don’t want players [...]

Converse & The Jordan Brand Celebrate Greatness With Exclusive Sneaker Packs

Published on 2012-03-29 16:28:33

Sneakerheads, get ready. On Monday, the Jordan Brand and Converse will be auctioning off 23 exclusive packs to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan‘s famed shot to beat Georgetown to win the NCAA Championship. The photo above was the first teaser photo unveiled on the product, and with proceeds benefitting charity, you can [...]

Clyde Frazier Is Styling & Dining At His New Restaurant

Published on 2012-03-29 16:00:07

Get ready New York City, Walt “Clyde” Frazier’s restaurant, Clyde Frazier’s Wine and Dine, has opened. Located close to Madison Square Garden, the restaurant, like Clyde himself, looks to be “fashion forward.” See for yourself. According to KnicksNow.com: The former Knicks Point Guard and MSG Networks’ Broadcaster opened Clyde Frazier’s Wine and Dine to combine [...]

Report: UNC’s Harrison Barnes, John Henson & Kendall Marshall Will Enter NBA Draft

Published on 2012-03-29 14:46:11

Any thoughts about coming back next year stronger and healthier, and making another run at a national championship are going out the window in Chapel Hill. Of course, the Heels will be back again with another talented team, but they’ll be starting over in a way. That’s because Harrison Barnes, John Henson and Kendall Marshall [...]

NBA Is Selling Shirts With Players’ Twitter Handles Instead Of Names

Published on 2012-03-29 14:00:17

And some of y’all didn’t believe us the last few years when we said Twitter was taking over. Now, NBA.com is selling team t-shirts with the Twitter handles of players in replace of their last names. The new line – called “Has Handle” – features Blake Griffin, Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony [...]

The Real Reason Why Kentucky Will Win The National Championship

Published on 2012-03-29 13:30:51

*This is the final edition in a four-part series this week where we will have four writers arguing the national championship credentials for the only NCAA teams left in March Madness: Ohio State, Kansas, Kentucky and Louisville. First, it was Ohio State. Then, we brought you Kansas and Louisville. Finally today, it’s Kentucky.* *** *** [...]

Beyond 60: Sacramento Launches A Rookie Of The Year Campaign For Isaiah Thomas

Published on 2012-03-29 12:30:43

As the 60th pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, Isaiah Thomas was not expected to be the starting point guard for the Sacramento Kings, but since mid-February that’s where he’s been. Although, the wins have not been piling up since the promotion, the playmaking ability of Thomas has been keeping the Kings competitive and gives [...]

Derek Fisher’s Top 5 Moments As A Laker

Published on 2012-03-29 11:30:50

Contrary to popular belief, Derek Fisher played for two other teams before being traded by the Lakers at the trade deadline March 15. Even if he’s never been considered L.A.’s star, Fisher’s five title rings make you think “Lakers” instinctively upon hearing his name. It’s not that his three years in Golden State and Utah [...]

The Unsung: Why Jarrett Jack And Klay Thompson Are All-NBA Surprises

Published on 2012-03-29 10:30:35

The prime candidate for the NBA’s comeback player of the year and its most surprising rookie met Wednesday night and only diehard fans of the Hornets and Warriors watched. While we shouldn’t overhype New Orleans’ Jarrett Jack and Golden State’s Klay Thompson’s game in Oakland into the second coming of Longfellow’s two ships passing in the night, [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 3.29

Published on 2012-03-29 10:00:58

Beast of the Night: Kevin Love continued his hot streak with 40 points, 19 rebounds, four assists and four three-pointers. He shot 45 percent (14-31) from the field and 80 percent (8-10) from the free-throw line, and had two turnovers. In his last four games, Love is averaging 37.3 points, 16.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 [...]

No One Is Paying Attention To Boston; Kevin Love Is A Monster

Published on 2012-03-29 00:06:13

Lost amongst the Eastern contenders and pretenders is Boston. No one’s quiet sure what to make of them, especially now that they’re 13-5 since the All-Star Break and are threatening to overtake Philly in the standings. Kevin Garnett (23 points, 10 rebounds) has apparently found the fountain of youth, and last night he mugged the [...]

Derrick Rose & adidas Launch ClimaCool Seduction Running Shoe

Published on 2012-03-28 16:00:02

Need some running sneakers for the summer? I could use some. I think everyone could. Well adidas has you covered. The sneaker giants launched the new ClimaCool Seduction running shoe today with a campaign centered around Derrick Rose, as well as Katy Perry, David Beckham and Lionel Messi. Rose is seen running through Chicago in [...]

One Day FREE Fantasy Basketball Contest – $300 in Cash Prizes!

Published on 2012-03-28 15:45:29

Fantasy basketball is a big deal for everyone here at Dime. We love it. We’ve had our own keeper league for almost 10 years now – it’s serious business for us and we’re always looking for ways to change and upgrade ways to play. That’s why we’re down with our friends at DraftStreet.com. You may have [...]

Shooting Touch Launches 24-Hour Basketball Marathon Fundraiser

Published on 2012-03-28 15:30:08

St. Patrick’s day in Boston is basically a citywide holiday as the streets become filled with green to watch the annual holiday parade in South Boston. Coupled with the unseasonably warm temperatures and the holiday falling on a weekend, the city was even more festive this year. But the holiday seemed to have no effect [...]

We Reminisce: The Night LeBron James Was A Playoff Legend

Published on 2012-03-28 14:41:52

Nearly five years after LeBron James‘ unbelievable night in the Eastern Conference Finals, the memory is the only thing that remains from May 31, 2007. Both Cleveland, with Kyrie Irving, and Detroit, with Brandon Knight and Greg Monroe, are rebuilding from their peaks, a process that continues in tonight’s matchup in Cleveland. The Game 5 [...]

The Real Reason Why Louisville Will Win The National Championship

Published on 2012-03-28 14:00:45

*This is the third edition in a four-part series this week where we will have four writers arguing the national championship credentials for the only NCAA teams left in March Madness: Ohio State, Kansas, Kentucky and Louisville. First, it was Ohio State. Yesterday, we brought you Kansas. Today, it’s Louisville.* *** *** *** This might [...]

Video: High School Girl Throws Down 2 Dunks In McDonald’s Slam Dunk Contest

Published on 2012-03-28 13:15:57

As our friends at High School Hoop showed off earlier, this year’s McDonald’s All-American Powerade Jamfest was entertaining mostly because a girl didn’t just dunk; she dunked twice, and made the finals. Breanna Stewart will be attending UConn next year as the No. 1 prospect in her class according to ESPNU’s HoopGurlz 100. We can [...]

Kobe Bryant On Laker Coaches: “Not Used To Dealing With A Player Of [Andrew Bynum's] Ambition”

Published on 2012-03-28 12:00:11

We contemplated putting together a top five list today featuring the worst three-point attempts in NBA history, a reaction to Andrew Bynum‘s already infamous pull-up triple from last night. The shot was that bad. In case you missed it, Bynum was benched for parts of the Lakers’ win in Golden State because he took a [...]

Gary Williams: Kentucky Could Beat The Wizards

Published on 2012-03-28 11:30:51

Gary Williams is on that water. He has to be. There’s no other explanation. In an argument that’s increasingly going from annoying to downright stupid, Williams actually agreed with a few talking heads that Kentucky could beat the Washington Wizards. A college team beating an NBA squad. ESPN 980’s Kevin Sheehan and Thom Loverro were [...]

Special From Dime #68 – Talk That Talk: Michael Beasley

Published on 2012-03-28 10:30:31

While Minnesota has been haunted since Kevin Garnett left for Boston, Michael Beasley has long been knocked as a shoot-first, look-for-teammates-later kind of player. This season, signs are showing that the T-Wolves’ rebirth is changing the way we think of Beasley, too. The following interview can be seen in its entirety in the current issue, [...]

Kobe Bryant Passes Michael Jordan On One Scoring List; Monta Ellis Gets Comfortable

Published on 2012-03-28 00:33:34

Well, Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan on one all-time scoring list last night. No, it’s not the one that really counts, but this one still means something, especially to Laker fans. During the course of his 30-point, 5-rebound and 5-assist night in L.A.’s 104-101 win at Golden State, Bryant passed over MJ for second-most points [...]

Clip Of The Day: A Globetrotter Dunks Without (Almost) Jumping

Published on 2012-03-27 15:30:13

Growing up, did you ever lower a rim and have someone comment that if only they were in the NBA, it would be this easy? Well NBA players might be tall, but they still have to jump a little to dunk, some more than others. The Harlem Globetrotters’ Paul “Tiny” Sturgess is 7-8 and can [...]

The Reinvention Of Harrison Barnes

Published on 2012-03-27 14:45:12

The lasting image of Harrison Barnes after UNC’s loss to Kansas in the Elite 8 on Sunday was of him sitting in the locker room for 15 minutes with a towel draped over his head. Barnes hadn’t just lost a game; he’d seemingly lost his way. There wasn’t a Drake song playing in the background, [...]

The Top 10 NBA MVP Candidates, Week 4

Published on 2012-03-27 14:00:19

Could this be the week that Kevin Durant passes LeBron James? It’s been the topic of discussion for the majority of the week, leading up to their Sunday night faceoff (in which Durant came out on top). Many have come to the conclusion that Durant has finally edged LeBron for first place in the race [...]

The Real Reason Why Kansas Will Win The National Championship

Published on 2012-03-27 13:00:09

*This is the second edition in a four-part series this week where we will have four writers arguing the national championship credentials for the only NCAA teams left in March Madness: Ohio State, Kansas, Kentucky and Louisville. Yesterday, we brought you Ohio State. Today, it’s Kansas.* *** *** *** For the second time in the [...]

Devin Hester’s Jordan Collection Is Crazy

Published on 2012-03-27 11:45:48

I know there are a lot of amateur collectors out there who get pissed when we show athlete’s collections. Why? With all the money and connections they have, it should be easy to build up ridiculous collections right? But Devin Hester of the NFL is a little different. Apparently, he claims every single Jordan he [...]

Point Taken: Iman Shumpert

Published on 2012-03-27 10:30:38

When David Stern called Iman Shumpert’s name at the 2011 NBA Draft, Knicks fans in attendance scratched their heads – some in disgust, and some in complete confusion. Seven months later, he’s silenced the critics and put the entire NBA on notice. The feature printed below can be found in it’s entirety in our newest [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 3.27

Published on 2012-03-27 10:00:36

Beast of the Night: Paul Pierce blasted the Bobcats with 36 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals, three blocks and a three-pointer last night. He shot 50 percent (10-20) from the field and 83 percent (15-18) from the free-throw line, and had four turnovers. Since March 2, Pierce has averaged 22.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, [...]

Video: Brandon Knight’s Gatorade Bath

Published on 2012-03-27 09:30:25

Next time, Brandon Knight might try to steer clear of the Gatorade bucket. In last night’s last second win over Washington, Knight went after a loose ball, took a dive and banged right into the beverages. Just bad luck. Check out what happened next. Would you be able to play after getting splashed with all [...]

Video: Marcus Camby’s 90-Foot Basket That Didn’t Count

Published on 2012-03-27 09:00:52

When I was playing on a sixth grade travel team, one of my close friends hit buzzer-beating, half-court shots in back-to-back games. It was crazy, especially since the kid was like 4-3. But in person, I’ve never seen a shot like this: Marcus Camby getting his Aaron Rodgers on. You know the former Blazer is [...]

The Lakers Win With A Dominating Duo; Dwight Howard Creates A Mess In Orlando

Published on 2012-03-13 23:44:14

David Stern, if you’re reading, please give us seven more games of this. Lakers. Grizzlies. In one of those back-n-forth games that causes your life to stop in its tracks for like 45 minutes, the Lakers rode Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum to a double-OT 116-111 W in Memphis. Down the stretch, Bryant (34 points) [...]

Monta Ellis Traded to Bucks For Andrew Bogut

Published on 2012-03-13 20:36:35

The Milwaukee Bucks now have the most tatted, explosive backcourt in the NBA. Words broke a little while ago that the Bucks and Golden State Warriors have agreed to a monster trade centered on swapping Monta Ellis and Andrew Bogut and various other pieces. The trade will see Ellis, Epke Udoh and Kwame Brown heading [...]

Have A March Madness Bracket Challenge With Chris Paul & Amar’e Stoudemire

Published on 2012-03-13 15:00:57

Here’s your chance to meet a couple of NBA All-Stars. The innovative company, Sheets, is now giving you a chance to submit a bracket for March Madness and compete against your friends for bragging rights. But the difference between your everyday office pool and this one is that Chris Paul, Amar’e Stoudemire, Ray Rice and [...]

Free Dime Giveaway: How Do You Watch March Madness?

Published on 2012-03-13 14:15:27

Yes, normally the best March Madness games happen in the second weekend. You trim the fat out of the first few rounds of games, have a little fun with some Cinderellas and then eventually, you arrive at the cream of the crop. But while those Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games are memorable, I always [...]

Report: Dwight Howard Has Already Decided He Will End Up With The Nets

Published on 2012-03-13 13:42:02

There were rumors even before July 8, circling around the NBA like vultures at a kill. On that fateful day in the summer of 2010 when LeBron James announced he would be taking his talents to South Beach to team up with two other all-world stars, the conspiracy theories became full-on elephants. It was all [...]

The Top 10 NBA MVP Candidates, Week 2

Published on 2012-03-13 12:30:35

The start of another week has rolled around, which means it’s time to tally up the stats for each of our MVP candidates for last week (Monday through Sunday). This week, several players have made significant strides both statistically and intangible-wise. Dwight has continued to play hard, despite the trade rumors buzzing at an all-time [...]

Video: Chris Singleton & DeAndre Jordan Host A Block-Off Party

Published on 2012-03-13 11:30:33

Monday night belonged to the block shot artists — but who did it best? Think of last night’s slate of games like a buffet line of blocked shots. You had your two-hand Bismack Biyombo variety to save the win against New Orleans to start things off. Move down the line a little later and Washington’s [...]

Doug Christie & His Wife Are Filming A Porno

Published on 2012-03-13 10:45:54

We always knew Doug Christie and his wife, Jackie, were a little… let’s just say unique. From the hand gestures to the crazy demands and restrictions they put on each other, it felt a little too much like Steve and Emily from A Night At The Roxbury. Even now, Christie says he doesn’t look at [...]

Who’s Next? 12 NCAA Tournament Stories To Watch In 2012, Part 1

Published on 2012-03-13 10:00:38

It makes sense, given its roots in the ivory towers of higher education, but no sport attracts volunteer experts quite like college basketball. Major League Baseball, the NBA and the NFL may have embraced new math, but college hoops has its own science: That thing we call Bracketology. And in almost every interview I’ve heard [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 3.13

Published on 2012-03-13 09:30:47

Beast of the Night: Brandon Jennings finished with 34 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and six three-pointers last night. He shot 52 percent (12-23) from the floor, 80 percent (4-5) from the free-throw line and had one turnover. After struggling through February, Jennings is averaging 25.0 points, 4.0 boards, 7.1 assists, 1.3 steals [...]

Brandon Jennings Literally Roasts The Nets; Derrick Rose Eats The Big Apple

Published on 2012-03-13 01:22:25

Brandon Jennings was content to wait. While the Nets came out hot Monday in New Jersey, Milwaukee’s oft off-target star found his stroke wherever he wanted as the game went on. Jennings stepped back for six threes on 11 attempts and had a game-high 34 in the Bucks’ win. He’s in the best shooting season [...]

Chris Kaman Apparently Killed a Bobcat, Put it on Twitter

Published on 2012-03-12 17:25:39

Depending on your stance on hunting and how closely you are tied to PETA, Chris Kaman‘s show on Twitter today was either hilarious or horrifying. Either way, it’s pretty clear that Kaman doesn’t give a damn what you think. This afternoon he tweeted two photos (the one above and the one after the jump) with [...]

We Reminisce: Allen Iverson Crosses Michael Jordan

Published on 2012-03-12 16:59:10

On this date in back in 1997, Allen Iverson gifted us with one of the most memorable basketball plays of our generation when he gave MJ the business with two crossovers in two seconds before pulling up and wetting the J. Sadly, we are sooo far from this today. Watch and reminisce on the good [...]

We Reminisce: Stephen Curry’s Epic 2008 NCAA Tournament Run

Published on 2012-03-12 16:00:51

Before he started twisting his ankles every other game, Stephen Curry delivered one of the most memorable NCAA Tournament performances. In the 2008 NCAA Tournament, the dude dropped, in succession, 40 against Gonzaga, 30 against Georgetown, 33 against Wisconsin and 25 against Kansas. He was so good even LeBron couldn’t help himself, cheering wildly from [...]

NBA Report: Magic Discussing Mega Deal To Get Monta Ellis

Published on 2012-03-12 15:00:34

As we get closer to the NBA trade deadline, the chances that Dwight Howard gets dealt are quickly shrinking. The best deal New Jersey can offer without Brook Lopez just isn’t enough for the Magic to give up hope. Howard himself is blocking a potential move to Chicago, with his reasoning being the weather, and [...]

5 Players You Need To Watch In The 2012 NCAA Tournament

Published on 2012-03-12 14:30:38

Come June, all you’ll hear about is the guys expected to be lottery picks in the NBA Draft. Anthony Davis, Jared Sullinger, Thomas Robinson and the like. March Madness, though, is about finding the gems hidden all season behind those frontline players on big-time schools. They’ll get their due — now it’s time for the [...]

Dime Q&A: Doug Gottlieb Breaks Down The NBA Draft & His Favorite Comedies, Part II

Published on 2012-03-12 13:15:59

Since he watches so much college basketball, you’ll be pressed to find someone besides Doug Gottlieb with a better handle on which NBA Draft prospects will succeed and which ones will become busts. With that, we give you an exclusive conversation we recently had with the ESPN analyst. In part one of this conversation that [...]

Best New Ink: Woman Gets A Massive Gary Payton Tattoo On Her Torso

Published on 2012-03-12 12:30:39

The majority of the time, there are more than enough NBA players getting ridiculous ink to satisfy even the most crazed needle lovers reading this site. Rarely will we shed light on something a random fan picked out, unless it is really, really dope. This detailed torso tattoo of Gary Payton was definitely too crazy [...]

5 Teams To Watch In The 2012 NCAA Tournament

Published on 2012-03-12 11:30:42

Now that we know the brackets and who will be playing where, the real fun begins. Anyone can fill out a bracket with four No. 1 seeds cutting down the nets and making the Final Four. But what fun is that? And more appropriately, how often does that even happen? There will be upsets and [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 3.12 (Weekend Recap)

Published on 2012-03-12 10:00:02

Weekend Wonder: Ersan Ilyasova makes his debut here after averaging 28.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.5 threes in two games over the weekend. In that stretch, he shot 69 percent from the field, 92 percent from the free-throw line and averaged turned the ball over just once. In his last 13 [...]

Andrew Bynum Grows Up; Dwight Howard Blows Up

Published on 2012-03-11 23:31:45

You can always tell when one of your boys got some the night before. He comes strolling into the apartment kitchen doing his best to conceal a smile, pours himself a big ol’ glass of water, leans back in a chair with everyone else staring and just starts chuckling. But damn, the way Andrew Bynum [...]

Get Your Brackets Ready: March Madness Is Here

Published on 2012-03-11 18:00:51

It’s finally here. After watching a week where it seemed anyone who was someone was getting upset in their conference tournaments, the brackets have been released and now the office pools can start. The four No. 1 seeds are Kentucky (the No. 1 overall), Syracuse, North Carolina and Michigan State while the two seeds were [...]

Dime Q&A: Doug Gottlieb On March Madness & Bad Hairlines, Part 1

Published on 2012-03-11 16:18:04

From now until the moment March Madness tips off, if you’re anything like us, you’ll be buried in any information you can get that’ll help your bracket. Stats. Trends. Maybe sneakers and mascots. There’s no proven science here. The well-informed don’t always take home the top spot in the office bracket. But a lil’ analysis [...]

Day 4 Recap Of The 2012 Pac-12 Basketball Tournament: A Champion Is Crowned

Published on 2012-03-11 11:29:03

Dime will be in the building all week for the 2012 Pac-12 basketball tournament to drop some knowledge on you about multiple, epic fails of NCAA Tournament hopes and Ernie Kent’s drink of choice. *** *** *** Now they’ve really done it. If you had asked me before the Pac-12 Tournament to make some predictions, [...]

Gerald Green’s Insane Windmill Alley-Oop

Published on 2012-03-11 10:58:57

How nasty is this windmill alley-oop by New Jersey’s Gerald Green on Saturday night? Don’t answer that — it’s Centers for Disease Control nasty. The fast-break slam came via the assist by MarShon Brooks and left the Rockets’ bench players (in the background) trying to stifle their reactions and the ballboy (on the baseline) jumping [...]

LeBron, D-Wade Figure Out A Winning Formula; Derrick Rose Eclipses A Milestone

Published on 2012-03-11 05:59:17

So you want Dwyane Wade taking the last shot huh? He finally did in Miami’s two-point overtime win against the Pacers last night, and made a game-winner. But even after that, Erik Spoelstra was asked who he had planned to take the final shot. His answer: “Whoever’s open.” That’s because LeBron scored the team’s final [...]

Breaking News: Ricky Rubio Out For Season With Torn ACL

Published on 2012-03-10 13:53:40

This sucks. At the end of last night’s T-Wolves/Lakers game, Ricky Rubio ran over to trap Kobe Bryant – when he got there, his knee buckled and Ricky went down in a heap [Watch the video after the jump]. [Watch Rubio's best passing highlights here] After scheduling an MRI for earlier today, Minnesota’s worst fears [...]

Day 3 Recap of the 2012 Pac 12 Basketball Tournament

Published on 2012-03-10 13:35:15

Dime will be in the building all week for the 2012 Pac-12 basketball tournament to drop some knowledge on you about multiple, epic fails of NCAA Tournament hopes and Ernie Kent’s drink of choice. ******** As a recent college graduate, I’m not down with dropping the cash to stay at the media hotel across from [...]

The Lakers Finally Get What They Need; Kyrie Irving Is Clutch

Published on 2012-03-10 06:48:14

In the midst of all their trade rumors, Pau Gasol and the Lakers delivered a W. Even if the Wolves didn’t have Kevin Love, it still took L.A. nearly 48 minutes to secure a 105-102 win on the road. Kobe Bryant had 34 points and down the stretch, he made key free throws to keep [...]

The Notorious B.I.G.’s 10 Greatest Songs Ever

Published on 2012-03-09 15:30:15

You gotta shed a tear for the ’90s babies out there. What hip-hop legends do they have? We have so many to count, beginning with perhaps the greatest of all, the Notorious B.I.G. Exactly 15 years ago on this day, Big was shot and killed in what became a fitting end for a disastrous era [...]

To Trade Or Not To Trade: Dallas’ Lamar Odom Dilemma

Published on 2012-03-09 15:00:07

It’s not about Dirk Nowitzki’s conditioning. It’s not about Tyson Chandler leaving. This season, the Mavericks are about — and will go as far as — Lamar Odom. It might seem like a weird thing to say for a guy who’s started four games, plays 21 minutes per game and just missed 10 days. Odom [...]

Where’s Jerry Maguire? 5 NBA Players That Need To Change Teams

Published on 2012-03-09 14:00:06

Teams are scrambling to make moves to beat the March 15 trade deadline. GMs are on the phone longer and harder than Jerry Maguire trying to keep Rod Tidwell as a client. Guys around the league have this date marked in their calendars, wary about if they’ve got to pack their bags and families to [...]

Heir Jordan: MJ’s Sons Let You Walk In Their Shoes – Episode 1, Parts 1 & 2

Published on 2012-03-09 12:00:19

They’ve been teasing it for a while and now it’s finally here. In the past two weeks, Heir Jordan – a website put together by Marcus and Jeff Jordan, as well as their teammate at UCF A.J. Rompza, on following in the footsteps of a legend – has released the first two parts of Episode [...]

Day 2 Recap Of The 2012 Pac-12 Basketball Tournament: A Free Throw Travesty

Published on 2012-03-09 11:00:16

Dime will be in the building all week for the 2012 Pac-12 basketball tournament to bring you updates on how the league is screwing with the NCAA selection committee’s collective head and the awesome Staples Center buffets. *** *** *** Day 2 of the Pac-12 Tournament just had to be better than Day 1 as [...]

Linsanity Re-Examined: Confessions Of A Hater

Published on 2012-03-09 10:00:09

I promised myself I wouldn’t write another word about Jeremy Lin until he had at least passed the one-month anniversary of the Genesis of Linsanity. (2:4:12: And D’Antoni said to him, “Get in there, Harvard.”) Contrary to the modern-day sports media model, I didn’t need to immediately crown Lin an NBA superstar, nor did I [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 3.9

Published on 2012-03-09 09:30:47

Beast of the Night: Dwight Howard finished with 29 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks against the Bulls last night. He shot 58 percent (11-19) from the field and 70 percent (7-10) from the charity stripe, and had four turnovers. If you take free-throw percentage out of the equation, Howard is the No. 2 fantasy [...]

Shannon Brown Touches The Sky With A Follow-Up Slam

Published on 2012-03-09 09:00:27

After a day of watching college kids miss game-winning free throws and commit non-stop turnovers, we needed a couple of highlights to get us going again last night. Shannon Brown, who might feel slightly dumb right now considering he went to Phoenix to play more and yet would probably be playing big minutes in L.A. [...]

Dwight Howard Shows Derrick Rose What He’s Missing

Published on 2012-03-09 08:30:30

As we wrote in Smack, Dwight Howard had a monster alley-oop on Joakim Noah‘s head, and also had a circus shot in Omer Asik‘s eye. But that wasn’t all he did, going for huge numbers in what was probably Orlando’s best win of the season. Derrick Rose says he doesn’t need Howard. They could’ve used [...]

Dwight Howard Has A Surprise For Chicago; An Old Western Is Re-Aired

Published on 2012-03-09 01:06:53

Is Stan Van Gundy a master motivator or just annoying enough to stoke the Magic’s fire? There’s evidence each way, but the result was a much-needed win for Orlando against Chi-town. SVG had called out his team just days ago, saying they were being complacent about having the third-best record in the East. Hey, you’d [...]

Clip Of The Day: Portland’s Elliot Williams Plays 18 Games Of Chess At Once

Published on 2012-03-08 15:30:23

There aren’t many basketball fans outside of the Northwest that realize Elliot Williams can sky. Ask Danny Green. Earlier this season, Williams dunked on his face off an alley-oop. The Blazer backup is also REALLY good at video games. Turns out he has another unknown talent: Chess. Williams recently hit up the Vernon Chess Club [...]

Jeremy Lin Makes The Funniest Face Ever

Published on 2012-03-08 15:00:52

With the Knicks set to take on the Bucks in Milwaukee tomorrow night, some of the guys took advantage of a little time off. Luckily, we have Twitter to document it for us. On a trip to Marquette to shoot around and mess around – Steve Novak went to college there – Landry Fields tweeted [...]

Day 1 Recap Of The 2012 Pac-12 Basketball Tournament: Chasson Randle, Margaritas & LMFAO

Published on 2012-03-08 13:00:07

Dime will be in the building all week for the 2012 Pac-12 basketball tournament to bring you updates on the epic media margarita glasses, the best crowd chants and of course, all of the hoops action. I admit that I do silly things when I travel. To reach the Pac-12 Tournament, I woke up at [...]

adidas adiZero Rose 2.5 “Black And Blue” Edition

Published on 2012-03-08 12:30:53

Were you checking out Derrick Rose‘s feet during the second half of the NBA All-Star Game like we were? Finally, we have official photos of the new sneakers the reigning MVP was rocking that night. Known as the adidas adiZero Rose 2.5 “Black And Blue” edition, these are now available at both Foot Locker and [...]

Band Of Brothers – Dime #68′s Cover Story On The Miami Heat

Published on 2012-03-08 11:00:47

Falling short of an NBA championship in 2011 was not part of the plan for LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat. But it may have been exactly what the NBA’s super-team needed to truly become a dynasty, starting with a title in 2012. Here is the cover story from our newest [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 3.8

Published on 2012-03-08 10:00:38

Beast of the Night: James Harden posted 30 points, four rebounds, one assist, two steals, two blocks and four three-pointers last night. He shot 67 percent (8-12) from the field, 91 percent (10-11) from the free-throw line and had one turnover. Harden has been a top 25 fantasy stud so far this season, which is [...]

Game-Winner Death Match: Derrick Rose Vs. Jordan Farmar Vs. Kyrie Irving Vs. John Salmons

Published on 2012-03-08 09:00:43

On a night of basketball that had it all, we were given four ridiculous game-winning shots: One by an MVP; One by a rookie; One by a journeyman; And one by a couple of no-names. Four game-winners in one night like this can get even the most hardened League Pass vet to shake their head [...]

Video: Derrick Rose’s Game-Winning Buzzer Beater Against Milwaukee

Published on 2012-03-08 08:33:40

Derrick Rose‘s step-back jumper is one of the few moves in the NBA that is completely unguardabable. Rose is too big, too strong, too fast – when he takes that big step back, there’s nothing you can do as a defender but pray. On this play last night where Rose won the game for Chicago, [...]

Kris Humphries & Blake Griffin Meet Up At The Rim… Twice

Published on 2012-03-08 08:30:56

Both Blake Griffin and Kris Humphries did their thing last night, and it was ironic – as one of our followers put it – because the two look so much alike. If we didn’t know any better, we’d assume they were brothers. Same body type and everything… They met up at the rim twice last [...]

Derrick Rose Goes Hunting For Bucks; The Lakers Get Embarrassed

Published on 2012-03-08 00:12:43

After Derrick Rose‘s step-back game-winner barely touched the net, the Bucks’ announcers said they thought it was the first jump shot he hit all night. But in Chicago’s 106-104 W, that’s all he needed. Rose had one of his better games of the season (30 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists), and canned the money [...]

The NBA’s Peyton Mannings: 10 Superstars Who Changed Teams Late In Their Career

Published on 2012-03-07 16:00:05

The grave for the one-team superstar is not a new plot. When the game’s best players stick around with one team for an entire career, it’s the exception, not the rule. Kobe Bryant is the only player in the NBA’s career top-10 in scoring who has played with one team. His story intertwines with that [...]

Shaq, Steve Nash & Tom Izzo Tell Personal Stories In “Journey To Comfort” Campaign

Published on 2012-03-07 15:00:19

Earlier this season, I had the chance to fly out to Phoenix and spend a day with Steve Nash. He was on set filming a commercial for the new campaign from Dove Men+Care, set to air around March Madness. We kicked it from nearly sunrise to sundown, with Nash dishing on everything about his life. [...]

Future Raptor Jonas Valanciunas Interrupts Game Dressed As A Wizard

Published on 2012-03-07 14:00:29

The Toronto Raptors are already out of the playoff hunt. Although the team will continue to develop under first-year coach Dwane Casey there is not much to look forward to this year. There is hope for next season, though, thanks to Toronto’s pick in the 2011 Draft – Jonas Valanciunas. Valanciunas should be joining the [...]

Evan Turner: The Backstreet Boys Are Better Than ‘N Sync

Published on 2012-03-07 13:30:01

Contrary to popular belief, there is such a thing as an NBA player that doesn’t limit his music selection to Drake, Ross and Meek Mill. Matt Barnes might stick to 2Pac for his pregame routine, but the Sixers’ Evan Turner has slightly different tastes. Recently, he finally settled the long-time debate: the Backstreet Boys were, [...]

Derrick Rose Speaks On His NBA Legacy

Published on 2012-03-07 12:30:59

The Chicago Bulls are having an exciting, somewhat under-the-radar season lead by reigning MVP Derrick Rose. Last year, Rose was getting all of the hype on his way to winning the MVP; this year the media is focused on different stories (see Lin, Jeremy) but Rose is still getting it done (22.4 points, 7.7 assists [...]

K1X Officially Launches Their Spring/Summer 2012 Collection

Published on 2012-03-07 12:00:21

K1X, the basketball/hip-hop apparel beast, has just released their Spring/Summer 2012 collection. I can’t tell you how hyped I am. The collection is a full-blown tribute to the “Golden Era” of basketball and hip-hop, and has it all from dope varsity jackets to everything you need to hoop in. This video is made up of [...]

The 5 NBA Teams That Must Make A Move At The Trade Deadline

Published on 2012-03-07 11:00:05

The clock is ticking. As if this compressed season hasn’t gone by fast enough, the NBA’s trade deadline is approaching as fast as Kobe deciding to pull-up for a jumper. March 15 marks the last possible day that teams can trade cats to either improve their shot to make a real title run or look [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 3.7

Published on 2012-03-07 09:30:46

Beast of the Night: Andrew Bynum finished with 30 points, 14 rebounds, two assists and three blocks last night. He shot 72 percent (13-18) from the field, 80 percent (4-5) from the free-throw line and had three turnovers. Bynum is currently on a 10-game streak of double-doubles and has produced top 20 averages this season, [...]

Dwyane Wade Shoots & Makes A Blind Basket

Published on 2012-03-07 09:00:50

Dwyane Wade seems to make one of these shots every few weeks. Over-the-shoulder. Not-looking. English-off-the-glass. In the modern game, no one comes even close to Wade’s ability to make shots when he’s not looking. All time? Michael Jordan is right there. But I wouldn’t be surprised if D-Wade has more of these buckets than anyone [...]

Dirk Comes Through In The Clutch; Kobe Can’t Produce A Miracle

Published on 2012-03-06 23:31:13

The real Amar’e Stoudemire might’ve finally emerged out from underneath his giant pile of money, scoring 26 points and dunking aggressively for the first time since before someone snuck into his hous at night and gave him Penny Hardaway‘s knees. But Dirk hit two of his patented awkward rainbows in the final moments, and gave [...]

Shaquille O’Neal’s 10 Best Quotes

Published on 2012-03-06 16:00:41

Shaquille O’Neal is no stranger to being considered one of the game’s most powerful inside player ever. Once you get past the 7-1, 320-pound frame that screams power, however, it became pretty easy to see early in his career he was light on his feet — on and off the court. A year into retirement, [...]

Happy Birthday Shaquille O’Neal! The Diesel’s 5 Funniest Moments

Published on 2012-03-06 15:30:40

I feel old. But imagine what’s it’s like being Shaquille O’Neal. He turned 40 years young today, and for the first time in basically 20 years, he’s not in the gym. He’s on set with TNT, EJ, Kenny and Chuck learning a new trade. O’Neal’s been killing the comedy routine for a minute, whether it [...]

LaMarcus Aldridge’s Customized “Put A Bird On It” Jersey

Published on 2012-03-06 14:30:38

LaMarcus Aldridge is having an amazing year for the Trail Blazers as he became a first-time All-Star. Portland fans have really begun to embrace him as their franchise player. Aldridge has become so enmeshed in the local Portland culture that he appeared on the popular IFC Portland based sketch show, “Portlandia”, a couple weeks ago. [...]

Charles Barkley Rips “Punk” That Snitched On Gregg Williams

Published on 2012-03-06 13:30:34

Charles Barkley has never been one to shut his mouth. He’ll speak his mind on anything, even sports outside of basketball and the NBA. Barkley might not always be right, but you gotta respect someone for talking a side like the Chuckster does. With BountyGate becoming the larger, uglier cousin of SpyGate, you knew there’d [...]

Digital Gravel’s “Kobe Doom” T-Shirt

Published on 2012-03-06 13:00:48

Playing with a facemask to protect his broken nose, Kobe Bryant has tearing it up. Showing no ill effects from the mask, Kobe’s stats from the last three games speak for themselves: 34 points, 54.3 percent from the field, 80.6 percent free-throw shooting, six rebounds and four assists all in just a little over 36 [...]

A Tale Of 2 Kings: Sacramento’s Jimmer Fredette & Isaiah Thomas

Published on 2012-03-06 12:00:15

One was a top-10 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. The other was the NBA’s version of Mr. Irrelevant; the last pick in the 2011 Draft. When the Kings selected Jimmer Fredette out of BYU the notion was that the pick coming 50 slots later wouldn’t mean much. The fact is that pick, traditionally a [...]

adidas Unveils Ultra-Lightweight Uniform for March Madness

Published on 2012-03-06 11:15:55

March Madness ALWAYS sneaks up on me. Ever since I came to Dime , it became even worse. With my concentration on the NBA, I’m going from the “guy who knows what No. 5 seed is likely to fall, and who has the highest sleeper statistical rating” to the “guy who goes with Michigan State [...]

We Reminisce: Kobe’s 2 Weeks Of 50-Point Destruction In 2007

Published on 2012-03-06 10:30:32

When Deron Williams scored 57 points on Sunday against Charlotte, it did a couple things: reminded us how bad the Bobcats are, and took us back to 2007. Only five years past, that season can seem like forever ago. What do you remember from it? Is it San Antonio beating Cleveland for the title in [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 3.6

Published on 2012-03-06 10:00:00

Beast of the Night: Al Jefferson posted 25 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and three blocks last night. He shot 56 percent (9-16) from the floor and 88 percent (7-8) from the free-throw line, and had no turnovers. This is about as perfect as a big man’s line gets. Jefferson has been a [...]

Derrick Rose Gets Revenge Against Indiana; Kendrick Perkins Does The Unexpected

Published on 2012-03-05 23:34:10

Listening to Derrick Rose the last few days, it felt like a Michael Corleone moment. All this talk about the Pacers celebrating the last time they beat Chicago, and how Rose didn’t forget anything and couldn’t wait to play them again, we pictured him seeking out his own Al Neri and saying, “Nothing is to [...]

Clip Of The Day: Steve Nash Explains The Meaning Of “Dime”

Published on 2012-03-05 16:30:38

Basketball isn’t simply America’s game anymore. It’s worldwide, and thanks to places like EnglishBaby.com, fans as far away as China are learning the slang that goes with it. Our favorite slang description? Obviously “dime.” I don’t really know how a coin came to describe a dope pass and the best basketball mag in the world, [...]

Wilt Chamberlain Special: How the NBA Celebrates 100 Points

Published on 2012-03-05 16:03:10

Friday, March 2nd marked the fiftieth anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain scoring 100 points in one game. NBA TV aired a special, “Wilt 100,” and the NBA scheduled a “rematch” of the night by having the Golden State Warriors face the Philadelphia Sixers. Wilt’s record is even more impressive considering how hard it is for most [...]

5 Burning NBA Questions: The Southwest Division

Published on 2012-03-05 15:30:21

Who are these old guys, anyway? Shouldn’t San Antonio’s core of Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan and Tony Parker be content with riding out their careers with rings and memories in hand? Think again. The Southwest Division this year has been up for grabs dating back to Memphis’ playoff upset and Dallas’ offseason moves that made [...]

Video: Watch 5-6 Aquille Carr Smash a Dunk on a Defender

Published on 2012-03-05 14:59:48

This highlight had people freaking out over the weekend: Our guy, 5-6 Aquille Carr smashed one over a much bigger defender from Milford Mill in the Maryland state playoffs, sending the crowd and his team into a frenzy. [Click HERE for all things Aquille Carr] This dunk helped propel Carr’s Patterson squad into the next [...]

New Balance Classics Pro Court Hi “Black”

Published on 2012-03-05 14:30:47

Over the weekend, New Balance reissued their classic Pro Court Hi sneaker model, and in an effort to keep fans of this tennis shoe happy, the designs were an exact replica of the original. We’re talking a rubber midsole with contrast stitching, a suede upper and padded collar, as well as the rubber toe cap. [...]

The Top 10 NBA MVP Candidates

Published on 2012-03-05 13:30:43

For an award that ultimately means a lot, the criteria of the NBA regular season MVP changes every year. Steve Nash was a great story? MVP. Shaquille O’Neal was the most dominant player? MVP. Kobe Bryant never won one despite being one of the game’s greatest ever? MVP. At the end, it’ll come down to [...]

Brandon Jennings Presents “Under The Armour” – All-Star Weekend

Published on 2012-03-05 12:30:43

“The harder you work during peace, the less you bleed during war.” Truer words were never spoken by Brandon Jennings, who recently missed out on his offseason vow to finally become an All-Star. Whether he was snubbed or not isn’t really the point. It’s how he responds. While his “Under The Armour” video series has [...]

The Curious Case Of JaVale McGee

Published on 2012-03-05 11:30:36

Ceilings are based half on luck and half on decision-making. Bill Walton‘s bad luck ended his career in the form of uncontrollable injuries. Isaiah Rider‘s decision-making ruined his. Walton and Rider, had they both the luck and the positive choices, could have done so much more in their NBA careers. When you consider Washington Wizards [...]

Who Was Better Yesterday: Rajon Rondo Or Deron Williams?

Published on 2012-03-05 10:30:42

For a Sunday with only eight games, the NBA really brought the heat. But perhaps no two players stood out more than Rajon Rondo and Deron Williams. Both were solely responsible for wins, and both accounted for well over 50 points. Rondo put together a box score that read like something out of a video [...]

Rajon Rondo Saves His Best For National TV; Kobe Gets Retaliation On Dwyane Wade

Published on 2012-03-04 23:15:47

17 times in Rajon Rondo‘s career he’s finished with a triple-double. And 13 of those have come on national television. This one might’ve been the best of all: 18 points, 17 rebounds and 20 assists, only the third guys in NBA history to put up a line like that (Wilt and Oscar are the only [...]

Oregon’s Olu Ashaolu “Vince Carters” Utah For A Huge Dunk

Published on 2012-03-04 13:27:22

Oregon is on the bubble of nearly everyone’s mock NCAA Tournament bracket at 22-8. The dunk by its senior forward, Olu Ashaolu, on Saturday however, needs no second-guessing. Ashaolu, a 6-7, 220-pound forward who played at Louisiana Tech before transferring to Oregon after graduation for a final season of eligibility, made Oregon’s 94-48 win over [...]

Josh Smith Drops The Hammer On OKC; Dirk Drops 40

Published on 2012-03-04 00:14:06

Josh Smith might not be an All-Star but he had arguably one of the best games of his career in the Hawks’ seven-point upset of Oklahoma City. Smith did everything, including hitting more jump hooks than seemingly anyone in a game since Kareem, and murdering the league’s top shot blocker at the rim with this [...]

LeBron James Passes Away The Final Shot Again

Published on 2012-03-03 10:00:34

There’s not much that needs to be said that wasn’t said in Smack this morning. Good basketball play. Not so good decision, if that makes sense. With LeBron, this is all mental now. It’s like Nick Anderson missing four straight free throws to lose a Finals game, and then never being able to hit free [...]

LeBron’s Nightmare Continues; Wilt Chamberlain Night Goes Awry

Published on 2012-03-03 05:12:39

Maybe LeBron James is just stubborn. Maybe he’s perfectly capable of delivering game-winning hero moments whenever he wants, but since it seems the whole world is dogging him, he doesn’t want to give anyone the satisfaction of feeling like they’re telling him what to do. And maybe we’re really reaching there, but how else do [...]

Video: Hasan Minhaj and the Truth About Jeremy Lin

Published on 2012-03-02 16:00:45

The Jeremy Lin story book has many chapters, but a major, prevailing theme is that Lin is an Asian-American. This simple fact has lead to a lot of positivity in the Asian community but also to some negative and racist comments (and not just in comment sections and Twitter). A few weeks ago, Indian actor/comedian [...]

Nicki Minaj Disses Chris Bosh On Wax

Published on 2012-03-02 15:30:15

If you were keeping up with my live coverage of All-Star Weekend, you probably would’ve noticed me paying close attention to Nicki Minaj. Not that I love her music. But you know why… Anyways, she dissed Chris Bosh in one of new songs called “Roman Reloaded” by spitting: Take you b—– to school than I [...]

5 Burning NBA Questions: The Southeast Division

Published on 2012-03-02 15:00:44

The push will come stronger and faster. You can’t work your way into it. No waiting for tomorrow. You have until April 28 – that’s less than two months – to work your way into the postseason. If you’re in the East, there’s hope. Outside of three or four teams, everyone else is one big [...]

Buy Low, Sell High: Fantasy Basketball Week 10

Published on 2012-03-02 14:00:08

Buy Low: Gerald Wallace was in a bit of a slump heading into Thursday night. In his previous five games, he was averaging 9.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.8 blocks and 0.6 threes, while shooting 37 percent from the floor. His game log shows streaks of highs and lows, so fantasy owners [...]

Opening New Doors: Peak Brand’s Official U.S. Launch

Published on 2012-03-02 13:30:07

We’re always on the lookout for some dope new gear, and Peak has been threatening to break down the doors in this country for a while. Now, they’ve done it. Recently in Los Angeles, Peak Brand threw a release party for their official launch into the United States market. With the Chinese brand ambassadors having [...]

5 Burning NBA Questions: The Pacific Division

Published on 2012-03-02 12:30:38

The Pacific Division’s second half is a tale of two teams from one city. No one is catching either the Clippers or Lakers as the rosters of the other three — Warriors, Kings, Suns — stand. If you’re trying to build a case in those teams’ defense, just stop. This is what commissioner David Stern [...]

Video: Watch the Sixers Punk Their Rookies

Published on 2012-03-02 12:09:04

Feeling great coming off NBA All-Star Weekend, the Philadelphia 76ers decided to punk their two rookies, Nikola Vucevic and Lavoy Allen, by letting them run out to the court in Detroit earlier in the week all by themselves. I love how they never turn around; so trusting! Rookie hazing always leads to some hilarious moments [...]

Dime #68: Agents James, Wade & Bosh Take On The Universe

Published on 2012-03-02 11:00:08

Does anyone else find it strange that the hottest months for basketball take place during the coldest months in America? All-Star Weekend. Trade Deadline. March Madness. For a sport played year-round, February and March are by far the most exciting times for the game we love. While tertiary fans may not start paying attention to [...]

Wilt’s 100 & The NBA’s Top 10 Unbreakable Records

Published on 2012-03-02 10:30:25

Fifty years ago today, Wilt Chamberlain stormed into a sleepy Hershey, Pa., gym, and came out – 100 points later – resembling a superhero. There’s no video and only part of a radio broadcast, but we all know the iconic photograph from March 2, 1962: Wilt, rubber band on the wrist, with his hastily made [...]

LeBron Hands Portland A Gift; Steve Nash Destroys Ricky Rubio

Published on 2012-03-02 01:03:00

Some teams get rusty with a seven-day delay like Miami was coming off of. The Heat got nastier while still being down an All-Star with Chris Bosh gone. Portland got run out of its own gym, 107-93, as the team still trying to find itself ran into a buzzsaw of a team that’s discovering how [...]

Video: Dwight Howard Surprises A 31-Year-Old Sneakerhead Superfan

Published on 2012-03-01 15:30:45

Back when Dwight Howard originally reviewed the adiPower Howard, he called out a popular sneaker reviewer known as ZayaX for not showing it some love. After ZayaX eventually reviewed the sneaker, adidas got him the hookup with the All-Star colorway for the adiPower Howard 2. Then, they surprised him. What would you do if this [...]

Nike Zoom KD IV “University Of Texas” Player Exclusives

Published on 2012-03-01 15:00:30

Kevin Durant always takes care of his own. Back in the day when we put him on our cover as a Texas freshman, he refused to do the shoot unless the other starters were on with him. Now with the drop of the Nike Zoom KD IV, he’s giving back to the school again in [...]

The Best Passing Highlights From Steve Nash & Ricky Rubio’s Opening NBA Years

Published on 2012-03-01 14:30:49

Is tonight the night Scott Skiles’ single-game record of 30 dimes goes down? We have to ask because tonight is the first matchup between Steve Nash’s Suns and Ricky Rubio’s Timberwolves. Unless you hate passing, you know that Rubio, the Spaniard, has been linked to Nash, the Canadian, for their passports, long hair and longer [...]

Video: Derrick Rose Surprises 15-Year Old Superfan in Orlando

Published on 2012-03-01 14:02:21

This is cool. When we were in Orlando for NBA All-Star Weekend, we stopped by the adidas VIP Suite to check in and catch up with our friends at the Three Stripes. During the visit, they told us they were planning on shock the hell out of one of their most passionate fans with a [...]

Don Trip Talks About the Making of “Allen Iverson”

Published on 2012-03-01 13:00:57

A few weeks back, we were introduced to the song “Allen Iverson” (right at the height of the latest drama surrounding A.I.). We loved the track and posted it on the site for our readers to check out. Shortly after dropping that post, we had the opportunity to catch up with Memphis-bred artist Don Trip [...]

5 Burning NBA Questions: The Central Division

Published on 2012-03-01 12:30:34

Photos Of Michael Jordan’s Home On Sale For $29 Million

Published on 2012-03-01 11:30:02

Yesterday it was reported by the Daily Herald that Michael Jordan was selling his Highland Park mansion for $29 million. Now today, we have photos. How dope is this house? It somehow has nearly twice as many full bathrooms (15) as bedrooms (nine), and covers just below 33,000 square feet. Built somewhere between 1993 and [...]

Who Made New York City’s Jeremy Lin Mural?

Published on 2012-03-01 11:00:14

Jeremy Lin has become a New York icon in just a few short weeks. ANIMALNewYork – a site dedicated to underground culture – has taken Linsanity to new heights by commissioning TATS Cru to paint a Jeremy Lin mural on 2nd Street at Avenue A in New York City. The company produced this work of [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 3.1

Published on 2012-03-01 10:30:03

Beast of the Night: Jamal Crawford finished with 21 points, five rebounds, five assists, one steal, two blocks and five threes in his second consecutive start last night. He shot 53 percent (8-15) from the floor and had one turnover. Crawford looks set to continue being the Blazers’ starting point guard, relegating the struggling Raymond [...]

Derrick Rose Is Officially Back; Kobe Bryant Is A Sith Lord

Published on 2012-03-01 00:16:28

After sitting out five games, and then taking the All-Star Game as an opportunity to chill, Derrick Rose is back. With 32 and nine on Tuesday night, and then after he sauteed Tony Parker for 29 points last night in Chicago’s 96-89 win, the back problems are a thing of the past. Parker looked like [...]

5 Burning Questions: The Atlantic Division

Published on 2012-02-29 16:00:40

The push this year will come stronger and faster. You can’t work your way into it. There’s no waiting for tomorrow. You have until April 28 – that’s less than two months – to work your way into the postseason. If you’re in the East, there’s hope. Outside of three or four teams, everyone else [...]

The Best Dunk Contest During NBA All-Star Weekend

Published on 2012-02-29 14:30:28

We hear this all the time, but is there any question Kenny Dobbs – who might just be the best dunker in the world – would’ve won the NBA contest on Saturday night? With his through-the-leg and windmill dunk variations – normally resulting in him catapulting himself over somebody – I doubt most NBA players [...]

Chris Paul & Dwyane Wade’s Top 3 Plays On NBA All-Star Weekend

Published on 2012-02-29 14:00:47

LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant might’ve been the headliners on this past Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, but they weren’t the only ones putting in work. Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade did their thing as well. Perhaps they were low on the replay highlights, but each left his imprint on the game; Wade with [...]

Get In The Lab: Designing The Air Jordan 2012

Published on 2012-02-29 12:30:51

I’ve become good friends with the Air Jordan 2012 in the past few months, first going to the launch in New Jersey, then getting to be one of the first people in the world to customize my very own pair (which should be arriving soon… hopefully!). Even this past Sunday at All-Star Weekend, I was [...]

5 Burning Questions: The Northwest Division

Published on 2012-02-29 11:00:25

As the second half begins, Dime looks at a burning question facing each team. Here’s the Northwest Division. *** *** *** Oklahoma City Thunder When do the Thunder get tired? When OKC gets tired as the playoffs get closer, Scott Brooks will look to rest his team, even if it is one of the league’s [...]

Who’s The Better Dunker: Blake Griffin Or Shawn Kemp?

Published on 2012-02-29 10:00:02

WHERE WAS BLAKE? This year’s dunk contest set itself up for an inevitable disappointment when the league’s preeminent smashing machine decided not to come through for the fans. Last year, despite what you thought of Griffin’s winning performance, he created excitement, a buzz. This year there was none of that, and we were left with [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 2.29

Published on 2012-02-29 09:30:34

Beast of the Night: DeAndre Jordan finished with 14 points, 14 rebounds, two steals and four blocks last night. He shot 78 percent (7-9) from the field and shot not free-throw attempts and had no turnovers. This was Jordan’s third straight game with double-digit rebounds. He remains a fantasy stud for owners punting free-throw percentage. [...]

JaVale McGee Has Another Ridiculous Throwdown

Published on 2012-02-29 09:00:00

We mentioned it in Smack, but it definitely deserves a post. JaVale McGee was out hunting Bucks last night, and came away with this instead. Now that’s a throwdown. Shout out to Get Banged On for alerting us to another ridiculous McGee highlight. What do you think? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney. Follow Dime [...]

DeShawn Stevenson, MarShon Brooks & Kris Humphries Combine For The Play Of Their Lives

Published on 2012-02-29 08:30:16

Who would’ve ever thought these three had it in them? DeShawn Stevenson never handles the ball. MarShon Brooks never passes the ball. And Kris Humphries‘ hops aren’t exactly screaming for a highlight. But on a night where a lot went right for them, all three powers combined for one of the better double alley-oops we’ve [...]

The Nets Win A Battle Of Dwight Howard Suitors; Washington Keeps Inventing Ways To Lose

Published on 2012-02-29 00:04:06

We wonder if Dwight Howard was watching last night. The two teams most often associated with the Orlando big man met up for what could’ve been a classic last night in Dallas if it wasn’t for Jason Kidd, and if it wasn’t for the fact that one of the teams is the Nets. Still, New [...]

Report: Brandon Roy Might Want Back In The NBA

Published on 2012-02-28 20:00:54

Former All-Star and Trail Blazer Brandon Roy told EuroBasket today in an interview he wants to “leave the window open to returning to basketball.” This comes about 10 weeks after Portland used its amnesty clause to allow Roy to retire in December after five years and three All-Star appearances. He was left, however, with knee [...]

Clip Of The Day: Blake Griffin Gets Dunked On By A Car

Published on 2012-02-28 16:00:02

After dunking over a Kia in last year’s NBA Dunk Contest, Blake Griffin has created a niche for himself in the automobile world. Classic highlights. Funny commercials. But even a good thing can backfire on you. An expert dunkologist recently decided to test the theory that if a man can dunk over a Kia, perhaps [...]

Paul George Calls NBA Slam Dunk Contest “A Joke”

Published on 2012-02-28 15:30:37

I like Jeremy Evans a lot. Everyone here at Dime does. We’ve supported the #LetJeremyDunk movement since the beginning. I spent some time with him over All-Star Weekend, and we joked about his admittedly horrendous Call of Duty skills and the worst dunker on Utah. But he shouldn’t have won the dunk contest. Paul George [...]

Check out Kyrie Irving’s Custom Skullcandy Headphones

Published on 2012-02-28 15:08:23

Everyone gets hooked up during NBA All-Star Weeekend, that’s a given. Obviously though, no one makes out better than NBA players. All-Star Weekend is when they always get laced with the most elite, exclusive product. Check out what Kyrie Irving picked up, compliments of Skullcandy: Custom-designed Skullcandy Cleveland Cavalier 1-of-1 NBA Mix Master headphones. They [...]

State Of Nate (Robinson): Episode 7

Published on 2012-02-28 14:30:21

When Nate Robinson and filmmaker T.J. Regan told us that State Of Nate was going to let us in on Robinson’s life, they meant it. In the seventh episode, Nate gives us a glimpse at his family as they come visit him in his new city, and also provides some dope footage from way back [...]

Foot Locker Offers VIPs the Chance to Stay Cool During the “Hottest Month Ever”

Published on 2012-02-28 14:03:04

With exclusive offers, early access to products, and other great opportunities steadily coming your way, it was already great to be a Foot Locker VIP member. But now Foot Locker has sweetened the deal with their “Hottest Month Ever” sweepstakes. Between February 27th and March 5th, 32 lucky winners will receive one of the new [...]

Dime Q&A: Behind The Scenes Of Nike’s New Hyper Elite Uniforms

Published on 2012-02-28 13:00:16

Last Tuesday marked day one of the Nike Olympic Innovation Summit in New York City. If you haven’t heard by now, the event was held to introduce Nike’s all new Hyper Elite uniforms for the upcoming Olympic games, as well as new footwear and technology. On Tuesday, Tracy Teague – creative director of Nike Basketball [...]

Report: Jason Kidd Is Pondering Retirement From The NBA

Published on 2012-02-28 12:00:08

I’ve been highly critical of Jason Kidd this year. It’s impossible not to be. He’s shooting 32 percent from the field, can’t guard anyone anymore and the the Mavs’ offense has been 4.9 points per 100 possessions better without him on the floor. But even I’m a little surprised the 10-time All-Star is so openly [...]

Photos: Derrick Rose’s NBA All-Star Weekend

Published on 2012-02-28 11:30:09

Derrick Rose’s 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend will be remembered for the one dance he never did. During the introduction of the East’s starting lineup, LeBron James and the rest of the starters emerged doing what’s become commonplace at this event: a little “look at me” dance. To his right stood Rose. Motionless. No pre-game moment [...]

The Raptors Are Planning A Big Move; Karl Malone’s New Nickname

Published on 2012-02-27 23:00:40

There’s still one guy left in China who wants back into the NBA. Despite the attempts by the Chinese Basketball Association to keep him where he is, Wilson Chandler is expected to be coming home at some point within the next week. But as a restricted free agent, and especially one who’s only 24 years [...]

The adidas NBA All-Star VIP Experience

Published on 2012-02-27 22:41:38

NBA All-Star Weekend is a time for basketball brands to show off. Parties, media pickup games, and PR stunts are the norm. A usual standby is the “gifting suite,” a spot where people come through and basically pickup up a generic giftbag and bounce. But this year’s adidas VIP Suite was one of the best [...]

Paul Pierce, Larry Bird & The Lies Nostalgia Told You

Published on 2012-02-27 13:30:47

Athletes tell lies. Agents tell damn lies. And sportswriters use statistics. It’s been three long weeks since Paul Pierce eased on by Larry Bird on the Boston Celtics career scoring list and tucked comfortably behind John Havlicek into second place – a moment that, although hastily swept away in the avalanche that is/was Linsanity, still [...]

The Top 10 NBA Plays Of The Season’s First Half

Published on 2012-02-27 10:30:55

This year’s shortened NBA schedule came with a label from the beginning: highly concentrated. It’s what happens when 66 games are shoehorned into a season that begins on Christmas Day. So while the fears from the end of the lockout about how such a packed schedule would fatigue players are still there, it also means [...]

Awesome Michael Jordan Gatorade Commercial

Published on 2012-02-27 10:00:10

You may have caught this during last night’s NBA All-Star game – it’s a new Gatorade TV spot that focuses on Michael Jordan‘s “Flu Game” performance in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals vs. the Utah Jazz. The commercial is narrated by Phil Jackson: Follow Patrick Cassidy on Twitter Follow Dime Magazine on Twitter [...]

Video: Chris Paul Bounces the Ball Off of LeBron’s Back

Published on 2012-02-27 09:30:46

To quote our friends at HoopMixTape on Twitter last night: “LeBron misses the lay up then gets the ball thrown off his back?! Come on LeBron… Lol.” Follow Patrick Cassidy on Twitter Follow Dime Magazine on Twitter Become a fan of Dime Magazine on Facebook

LeBron James Sick All-Star Left-Handed Windmill Dunk

Published on 2012-02-27 09:00:31

There were about 700 dunks in last night’s 2012 NBA All-Star game, and it seemed like half of those came from LeBron James. Check out this left-handed windmill on the break. Chris Paul wisely stays out of the way: Follow Patrick Cassidy on Twitter Follow Dime Magazine on Twitter Become a fan of Dime Magazine [...]

Kevin Durant Wins The All-Star Game MVP; Everyone Forgot About Dwyane Wade

Published on 2012-02-26 23:04:49

And so it begins… Even in an All-Star Game, LeBron can’t escape his demons. James and Kevin Durant turned this one into a duel, with Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade playing sidekick roles, and in the end, the West walked out of Orlando with a 152-149 win. Tons of offense. Tons of points. A close [...]

In The Place To Be: Live From The NBA All-Star Game

Published on 2012-02-26 17:27:35

I’m back in here like Jordan with the 4-5. The NBA All-Star Game is set to “tip off” in exactly 54:40, according to the shot clock, and unlike last night, I did a better job navigating the traffic. No late bus ride. No idiot drivers. No being stepped on and abused by Ne-Yo and his [...]

Jeremy Evans Honors Karl Malone By Winning The Dunk Contest; Kevin Love Can Stroke It

Published on 2012-02-25 23:14:45

It doesn’t happen very often, so we’re a little surprised the Three-Point Shootout was much more entertaining than the Dunk Contest. But we’ll start with the dunkers since we know everyone will want to talk about them anyways. Jeremy Evans won it, beating out a group of guys who hired drunk entertainers (Chase Budinger) to [...]

In The Place To Be: Live From NBA All-Star Saturday Night

Published on 2012-02-25 19:30:50

Took me long enough. Some media members have been complaining all weekend about how this All-Star Weekend seemed like one of those high school Friday night bashes when the rents don’t tell you they’re bouncing until 9:30 that night, and you call up a few friends, they call a few friends, you hit up your [...]

Photos: Dwight Howard’s NBA All-Star Weekend

Published on 2012-02-25 15:00:26

As the superstar center in the host city of this year’s NBA All-Star Game, there’s a little extra pressure on Dwight Howard this weekend. Show off the city. Don’t say anything stupid. Be a gracious host. And so far, he’s been all over the place. Last night, adidas and Howard hosted a dope, exclusive VIP [...]

The First 24 Hours: NBA All-Star Weekend Photos

Published on 2012-02-25 14:30:54

Hitting up the All-Star Weekend is a double-edged sword. You constantly work, spend late nights in media rooms and feel like a single wildebeest in a stampede of thousands at the media-infested player availabilities. But in the end, you’re hanging around the 24 or so best basketball players in the world. It’s one thing to [...]

Kyrie Irving Is A Man Amongst Boys; Andrew Bynum Feels DeMarcus Cousins’ Pain

Published on 2012-02-24 23:00:34

Remember when everyone was so concerned about taking Kyrie Irving No. 1 overall this summer? Between his ROY play so far this year and last night’s dominating performance in the Rising Stars Challenge, he’s shut everyone up. Last night he won MVP by leading Team Chuck to a 146-133 victory over Team Shaq by going [...]

Dwyane Wade Says He Wants Kobe Taking A Game’s Last Shot

Published on 2012-02-24 15:00:27

Guys were saying a lot of crazy stuff today, and if you were following us on Twitter (and me), you would’ve heard most of it. But nothing generated more conversation than what Dwyane Wade said. On the first real official day of All-Star Weekend in Orlando, both All-Star Teams were available to the media this [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 2.24

Published on 2012-02-24 14:00:14

Beast of the Night: Kevin Durant finished the first half of the season to the tune of 33 points, four rebounds, six assists, three steals, one block and two three-pointers. He shot 55 percent (12-22) from the field, 100 percent (7-7) from the charity stripe and had two turnovers. Durant has been a stud, as [...]

The Best Rookie/Sophomore Challenge Highlights Of The Last 5 Years

Published on 2012-02-24 12:00:39

All-Star Weekend is measured by the plays that make everyone get out of their seats — whether it’s a courtside chair or your couch — and howl. There’s no other metric to capture the buzz of the three days every player looks forward to. Since 1994, when All-Star Weekend started its young guns’ showcase, some [...]

Look: Evan Turner Li-Ning NBA All-Star Weekend PE’s

Published on 2012-02-24 11:00:30

NBA All-Star Weekend has long been a prime opportunity for ballplayers to showcase one-off player exclusive kicks. You will be seeing a lots of guys stepping it up with their sneaker game tonight throughout the weekend, and we’re looking to showcase as many as possible. When you’re watching the the NBA rookie/sophomore Rising Stars Challenge, [...]

Top 10 NBA Dunk Contest Debuts

Published on 2012-02-24 10:00:29

Four first-time dunkers are competing in the All-Star Weekend Dunk Contest this year, and they’ve got 28 years of history to live up to when it comes to dramatic dunk debuts. Chase Budinger, Derrick Williams, Paul George and Jeremy Evans take part in Saturday night’s Sprite Slam Dunk Contest in Orlando, where they’ll be chasing [...]

The Heat Stop What No One Else Could; The Lakers Have A Problem

Published on 2012-02-24 01:35:35

All-Star Weekend is in sight with the last chartered flights en route now. That means a three-day break for some, and a little ball and some partying for others. It’s easy to see why you’d want to take a break and take a little off in the last games before heading to Orlando. Not so [...]

Jordan Hamilton Stars In “To Live & Sky In L.A.”

Published on 2012-02-23 17:00:54

Nuggets rookie Jordan Hamilton, who just yesterday we told you is one of the NBA’s top five players who need more playing time, didn’t disappoint our prediction Wednesday night. Playing against the Clippers in his hometown of Los Angeles, Hamilton went from the left baseline to Reggie Evans’ mug in two dribbles before closing with [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 2.23

Published on 2012-02-23 16:00:40

Beast of the Night: Chris Paul finished last night with 36 points, one rebound, nine assists, two steals and three three-pointers made. He shot 69 percent (11-16) from the field, 92 percent (11-12) from the charity stripe and had three turnovers. For the season, CP3 has been the third best fantasy basketball player, which is [...]

Review: Ben & Jerry’s Jeremy Lin Ice Cream

Published on 2012-02-23 13:00:15

Over the weekend, a Boston-area Ben & Jerry’s location created a new extremely limited edition flavor called, “Taste the Lin-Sanity.” Made with vanilla frozen yogurt, lychee honey swirls, and fortune cookie pieces, “Taste the Lin-Sanity” was only available for 48 hours. Luck must have been on my side because I was able to pick up [...]

Video: JaVale McGee Volleyball Swats a Shot into the Stands

Published on 2012-02-23 11:00:13

I will just let the CBSSports.com breakdown of JaVale McGee‘s latest antics paint the picture for you: During the second half of a close Wednesday night game against Sacramento, McGee decided to goaltend a shot by Kings guard Francisco Garcia deep into the stands well after the attempt had reached its pinnacle. The result was [...]

Top 5 Jeremy Lin T-Shirts

Published on 2012-02-23 10:00:24

There have been many great moments in the 2011-2012 NBA season so far, but it will most certainly best remembered for the arrival of Jeremy Lin. What better to capture this magical period of Linsanity then with t-shirts? Here are five of the best that we have seen so far: 5. Adidas Knicks Linsanity T-Shirt [...]

J.R. Smith One-Handed Alley Oop from Baron Davis

Published on 2012-02-23 08:52:12

So far, J.R. Smith has been a welcome addition to the Knicks’ squad. He brings (potentially) explosive scoring from the perimeter and is always one of the best athletes on the floor. Example: His back door cut last night again the Hawks that led to him catching and finishing this alley oop pass from Baron [...]

Boston Adds An All-Star, Loses A Game; Linsanity & Carmelo Get On The Same Page

Published on 2012-02-23 01:16:26

For about two hours yesterday, the Boston Celtics had us double-checking our calendars and second-guessing our travel plans, because they made it look like All-Star Weekend had started on a Wednesday. The C’s played like they were already on vacation in Oklahoma City (which should have been their first hint that it wasn’t a vacation), [...]

Happy Birthday Rajon Rondo! The Top 10 NBA Plays Of His Career

Published on 2012-02-22 16:00:06

The question loses value over time. What’s the best birthday present you ever received? You can’t remember everything, and as years go on, from middle school to high school to the real world, that excitement you felt shredding the wrapping vanishes. It can’t last because if it did, it wouldn’t be saying much about you. [...]

A Jeremy Lin Effect: 5 NBA Players Who Need A Chance To Play

Published on 2012-02-22 15:30:27

Two weeks into Jeremy Lin’s Mach-speed rise to fame, more intel comes out daily about his crazier-than-fiction journey. Specifically, just how fine a line he walked from being another nobody to the most popular guy from New York City to Palo Alto, Calif. Case in point: Reports have shown the Knicks were considering cutting the [...]

We Reminisce Gallery: 10 Years of Dime Pieces

Published on 2012-02-22 14:32:53

So, a funny thing happened as we celebrated our 10-year anniversary last year: As we combed through our vast archives of photos and stories looking for the most interesting stuff to show our readers, we came to the realization that we had a lot of pictures of “Dime Pieces” from early issues of the magazine. [...]

New Era Introduces “Linsanity” Hats

Published on 2012-02-22 13:00:22

And you thought Linsanity was over? It’s still going strong, and now New Era has taken the plunge. After we showed off STADIA’s “Linsanity” shirt last week, these dope hats became available for pre-order this morning at NewEraCap.com for $24.99 as well as at the New Era Flagship store, NBA.com and local retailers. If you’re [...]

Chase Budinger Dunks Over Yao Ming’s Head

Published on 2012-02-22 12:30:32

Earlier this morning, it was confirmed that with Iman Shumpert‘s left knee injury, he wouldn’t be participating in the dunk contest this weekend and will be replaced by Utah’s Jeremy Evans. That’s great news. We’ve been trying to #LetJeremyDunk for quite a while. But why isn’t anyone talking about Chase Budinger? The dude is a [...]

3 Potential Hit Or Miss Prospects In The 2012 NBA Draft

Published on 2012-02-22 12:00:32

The college basketball scene has seen this story too many times. Scratch that, the basketball world has seen this story too many times. The mystery surrounding Baylor, Connecticut and Illinois makes us wonder one thing: What is going on? These three teams all have one thing in common – one very talented big man. Perry [...]

Nike Basketball Introduces Technology To Measure Your Game Like Never Before

Published on 2012-02-22 11:00:58

You had to figure at some point it was going to come to this. At some point in the future, your body was going to be more than just a vehicle. Someone would turn it into a machine, into a statistical measurement. Now it’s real. After unveiling many of their summer Olympic products yesterday, today [...]

LeBron James’ Block and 50-Foot Alley-Oop to Dwyane Wade

Published on 2012-02-22 10:13:25

Freaks. Dwyane Wade and (especially) LeBron James are athletic, basketball freaks. Look at this sequence from last night’s game against the Kings – Wade and LeBron look like they’re a different species playing a different game than the guys in the purple jerseys. And the best part is that they know it. Watch how Wade [...]

Deron Williams Shuts Up New York; Ryan Anderson Serves Up A Robert Horry Special

Published on 2012-02-21 00:13:26

Amar’e said afterwards he had “no doubt” Deron Williams came out with something to prove in MSG against Jeremy Lin. On second glance, we should’ve seen it coming. Williams basically flipped on a group of reporters earlier during Linsanity because no one wanted to talk about anything other than the new Knick sensation. He dropped [...]

One Day FREE Fantasy Basketball Contest – $300 in Cash Prizes!

Published on 2012-02-20 15:24:53

[You may remember this same offer from a few weeks ago. The response was so strong from Dime readers, that we're teaming up with DraftStreet.com again for a FREE 1-Day fantasy basketball league with $300 in prizes. ] Clearly, we here at Dime love fantasy basketball. We’ve even had our own keeper league for almost [...]

Video: Ricky Rubio’s Sick No-Look Pass

Published on 2012-02-20 13:03:56

You know how we’ve seen so much crazy stuff from Blake Griffin on the basketball court that he has to do something outrageous to really get people’s attention? We’re already approaching that point with Ricky Rubio‘s passing ability. Rubio makes multiple passes every night that few people in the world can duplicate, but it’s quickly [...]

SNL Spoofs Jeremy Lin Racial Jokes

Published on 2012-02-20 10:00:13

This weekend’s “Saturday Night Live” was one of the funniest episodes in a very long time. Their sketches are usually best when they are either completely absurd or when they find a way to take a stance or provide commentary on a social situation while still being funny. Saturday’s episode came out of the gates [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 2.20 (Weekend Recap)

Published on 2012-02-20 09:00:09

Weekend Wonder: Kevin Durant averaged 37.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 4.0 threes in his two games over the weekend. He shot 67 percent from the floor, 83 percent from the free-throw line and turned the ball over a total of 10 games in this stretch. Durant scored a career-high 51 points [...]

Linsanity Overwhelms The Defending NBA Champions; Durant Drops 51 On Denver

Published on 2012-02-20 01:21:57

So many story lines to watch during Sunday’s Mavs/Knicks national TV matchup: Carmelo Anthony’s anticipated return ultimately being postponed another day; the Phoenix glory days reunion with Amar’e Stoudemire, Mike D’Antoni and Shawn Marion; Dirk Nowitzki’s chance to prove he really does deserve an All-Star berth; Jason Kidd and Vince Carter playing on the Madison [...]

Blake Griffin Had 3 Monster Dunks In 1 Game Against The Spurs

Published on 2012-02-19 10:49:38

Last year Dime told you in issue No. 62 Blake Griffin would find you and dunk on you. Saturday at Staples Center, he seemingly tried to slam on just about everyone when his highlight show, aka the Clippers’ matinee against San Antonio, rolled into Staples Center. Before the game became about Chris Paul throwing the [...]

Chris Paul Blows It; Tony Allen Hits A Game-Winner

Published on 2012-02-19 03:41:29

One night after being Mr. Clutch, Chris Paul blew it last night and he knew it. CP3 threw the ball away with only seconds remaining because he was fearful of being called for a backcourt violation and the Spurs walked out of L.A. with a 103-100 overtime win. Too bad CP’s (21 points) turnover ended [...]

LeBron Gets An Interesting Reception Going Home; Linsanity Is Over… For Now

Published on 2012-02-18 00:16:56

Remember when a LeBron James visit to Cleveland came with an undeniable whiff of potential danger? Not so much now. The fans at the Q last night for Miami’s win were plenty vicious – booing LeBron during pre-game intros and pretty much every time he touched the basketball – but it seems they’re almost over [...]

Happy Birthday Michael Jordan! His 10 Greatest Sneakers Ever

Published on 2012-02-17 17:00:23

No matter how much we try to compare players to him, there will never be another Michael Jordan. The way he transcended the game of basketball onto a global platform is unique to that of any individual athlete. Michael Jordan is the reason many of us love the game of basketball today. But aside from [...]

J.R. Smith’s Top 5 China Highlights

Published on 2012-02-17 16:00:46

It’s pure speculation, sure, but chances are new Knick J.R. Smith did not go to the Far East and find enlightenment during his three-month stay in the Chinese Basketball Association. We do know, though, that he found a green light in his three months balling for Zheijang. The former Nugget gunner averaged 34.4 points, 7.4 [...]

Buy Low, Sell High: Fantasy Basketball Week 8

Published on 2012-02-17 15:30:30

Buy Low: Stephen Curry is averaging 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.3 threes, along with 32 percent shooting from the floor in his last three games. In his last two games, Curry has managed to accumulate just 17 points and one three-pointer on 6-of-20 shooting from the field. Despite his bouts [...]

Buggin’ Out: Air Jordan White/Cement IV Release At Midnight

Published on 2012-02-17 14:30:56

Perhaps the Jordan Brand has truly bought into the Mayan Calendar hype about the world ending in December. How else to explain the rapid-fire string of incredibly coveted sneakers releasing this year? (If Jordan releases either the Black/Red or Columbia XIs during the holiday season as rumored, the resulting frenzy actually might constitute the end [...]

Penny Hardaway’s Top 10 Plays With The Orlando Magic

Published on 2012-02-17 14:00:12

Not a whole lot needs to be written here. Any Penny Hardaway list is a good one. In my humble opinion, I’ll still say the top 10 list I created a little while back was better than this one. But who’s comparing? And more importantly, who’s complaining? What do you think? Follow Sean on Twitter [...]

Nike Introduces The Air Force 1 “Pearl” Collection

Published on 2012-02-17 13:00:34

Nike has been bringing the heat lately with a couple of ridiculous collections. Their Black History Month collection was drawing love from sneakerheads all over the country. The special “Orlando” collection features one sneaker (the Foamposites) that has a chance to be the top sneaker of the year. And even when they introduced the special [...]

More Linsanity: STADIA Introduces The “HUSTLIN” T-Shirt

Published on 2012-02-17 12:15:58

“Because not everyone is handed a golden ticket…sometimes you have to hustle your way to the top.” The Linsanity continues with this dope new t-shirt from STADIA, a brand that’s been honoring iconic sports moments since 2008, featuring another memorable Jeremy Lin pun. If you’re into this Lin run like some of our Twitter followers [...]

5-6 Aquille Carr Dishes Out A Disgusting Facial

Published on 2012-02-17 11:45:39

We were on to something when we introduced the world to Aquille Carr on the cover of Dime #65. Now, he’s a junior, and he’s committed to Seton Hall. But he’s still only 5-6, and recently our friends at HoopMixtape caught him smashing on the break on some poor fool. The best part is our [...]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Diagnosis: 2.17

Published on 2012-02-17 11:00:11

Beast of the Night: Danny Granger returned from a one-game absence with a bum ankle to put up 32 points, five rebounds, an assist, a steal, a block and four made three-pointers last night against the Nets. He shot 50 percent (10-20) from the field, 89 percent (8-9) from the floor and had two turnovers. [...]

Some Think Kobe Is Cockier Than LeBron; And Dale Ellis Thinks He’s The Best Shooter Of All-Time

Published on 2011-07-05 23:00:25

Contrary to public opinion, Kobe‘s still the same. He never changed, never mellowed or dried himself up. He’s still arrogant, cocky, believing he can’t be stopped, won’t ever be made mortal. Somewhere along the way, LeBron too

DeMarcus Cousins Gets A Technical In A Playground Game

Published on 2011-07-05 15:30:24

Um…yeah. Give DeMarcus Cousins credit for balling on a holiday weekend (I guess), but apparently, perhaps Sacramento’s biggest hope, and problem, picked up a technical in a game in Washington, D.C.’s Goodman league. According to the

On A Quest For Gold: Grades For USA’s U19 World Championships Win Over Lithuania

Published on 2011-07-05 15:00:28

Things were looking down for the United States. It had blown a double-digit, second-half lead and Patric Young had missed a pair of free throws with 7.3 seconds left in regulation that would have iced the game. After Lithuania’s Arnas Butkevicius s

Required Summer Listening: Mick Boogie + DJ Jazzy Jeff

Published on 2011-07-05 14:30:11

Last summer, nothing got more play in the Dime office than Mick Boogie & DJ Jazzy Jeff’s “Summertime: The Mixtape.” Perfect vibe. Timeless music. Flawless presentation. Some Q-Tip. Some LL. Some Pharcyde, MJ & Musiq. Every

A Call To All NBA Players: The Dos And Don’ts Of The Lockout

Published on 2011-07-05 14:00:57

To: Confused NBA players From: A concerned onlooker I know, this lockout has given you a whole new outlook on life. Options are aplenty and without a job, you might be a bit uneasy about not having a set schedule and all. I realize you might lack dir

Dime’s 1-On-1 NBA Tournament: Paul Pierce Vs. Deron Williams

Published on 2011-07-05 13:00:59

THE RULES Paul Pierce needs to shave. Maybe he thinks he’s fashionable or grizzled, I don’t know. Honestly he just looks like an old man who clings to the scraps of hair on his scalp, struggling to obscure his baldness with a handicapped combover

Dime Q&A: Jason Kidd Talks NBA Lockout, Barkley’s Golf Game & Summer Yoga

Published on 2011-07-05 12:00:17

Fresh off of an NBA championship, Jason Kidd will be participating later this month in the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe. Although his golf stroke is not on par with his basketball skills, he’s still a competitor. In a recent phon

1998-99 NBA Lockout: Then And Now

Published on 2011-07-05 11:00:54

As the NBA lockout lingers on like a bad hangover or the movie “Gigli,” we here at Dime have decided to go on a field trip. We’re hopping in the time machine and going back to 1998, the year of the last NBA lockout. A little “then and now”

Dime’s 1-On-1 NBA Tournament: LeBron James Vs. Amar’e Stoudemire

Published on 2011-07-05 10:00:38

THE RULES It may be No. 1 vs. No. 16, but this isn’t the NCAA Tournament and Amar’e Stoudemire is no slouch. He’ll feed off the energy from the crowd, embrace his underdog status and look to stick it to LeBron. His 6-10 frame and deceptively po

Dime’s 1-On-1 NBA Tournament: Survival Of The Fittest (The Rules)

Published on 2011-07-05 09:00:26

One-on-one is the purest form of basketball domination. There are no excuses, no explanations. You can either let your opponent undress you or you can lay the smack down. It’s simple, fast and ruthless. It’s two parts skill and eight parts swagge

Travis Outlaw Hopes To Rebound From A Lost Season; Other Teams Still Interested In Omri Casspi

Published on 2011-07-05 00:20:32

After a year in which he might’ve been the biggest free agent bust of the summer, Travis Outlaw is putting an emphasis on this upcoming year. Actually, it’s his cousin, Chris, who told The Dispatch that there were other issues last year t

Kyrie Irving Learns About Celebrity; Rudy Fernandez May Sign In Spain

Published on 2011-07-03 23:30:28

It didn’t take Kyrie Irving long to learn about celebrity. He’s already filed a police report after being threatened by none other than Jessica Jackson, who happens to be Miss Hawaii. After they met briefly, Irving says the woman posted s

Sonny Weems Headed To Europe; Deron Williams Hires An Agent

Published on 2011-07-02 23:00:48

Once we do finally get into the real offseason, whenever that is, and teams can start making moves, the Kings figure to have the most flexibility and wiggle room. No one knows what the cap will look like, but going off the current salaries and cap ho

The NBA Is A Ghost Town; And Kyle Korver Saves A Turtle

Published on 2011-07-01 23:00:58

It’s crazy the difference a year makes. Last year at this time, the media attention swirling around the NBA was actually picking up steam. Game 7 of the 2010 Finals was an afterthought compared to the free agency craze. Atlanta got so hyped up,

Top 10 Plays Of The Last Lockout-Shortened NBA Season

Published on 2011-07-01 15:00:41

There are a couple of guys in this list you might know pretty well, but are nonetheless surprising to see here. We kick off the weekend with the top 10 plays from the lockout-shortened season in 1998-99. What do you think? Follow Sean on Twitter at @

Ballplayers Unite: Above The Rim Sponsoring 2 Of NYC’s Best Summer Leagues

Published on 2011-07-01 14:30:35

If you’re familiar with New York City in the summer, you know it’s heaven for the ballplayer. Go anywhere, to any corner, to any court and get a good run. There are leagues all over the city, some that are recognized worldwide and others,

Update: Kobe Bryant Experiments With A Different Kind Of Knee Surgery & Full-Body Cryotherapy

Published on 2011-07-01 13:45:28

UPDATE: Kevin Ding of The Orange County Register is reporting an innovative knee surgery isn’t the only thing Bryant has done this summer: Bryant also visited the Bayer 04 soccer club’s new rehab center in early June to try out whole body cry

Dime Q&A: Mike Dunleavy Talks Pacers, Playoffs And NBA Lockout

Published on 2011-07-01 13:30:18

Mike Dunleavy tagged along with Shane Battier for his fashion fitting last week, and we were able to catch up with the free agent to get his thoughts on this past season and the future ahead. Dime: What have you been up to since the season ended? Mik

Dime Q&A: Shane Battier Talks Golf, Fashion And NBA Lockout

Published on 2011-07-01 13:00:00

With the NBA lockout looming, Shane Battier was in New York City for the NBA Players Association meetings last Thursday and invited Dime to check out men’s apparel retailer Bonobos, where he was outfitted for the upcoming American Century Champ

The Celtics Won’t Win Another Title Without A Breakup

Published on 2011-07-01 12:30:26

It’s common knowledge that defense wins championships. Any sports fan will tell you that the reason Paul Pierce lit up a cigar, Kevin Garnett told us that anything is possible, and the Boston Celtics raised their 17th championship banner is because

A Historical Look At 1998′s NBA Lockout Commercials

Published on 2011-07-01 11:30:39

There’s nothing funny about an NBA lockout, but that’s not to say that it can’t inspire some hilarious TV commercials. Back in 1998, Nike and Sprite stepped up to the plate with two campaigns that brought some levity to a pretty dre

Play Rajon Rondo In H-O-R-S-E

Published on 2011-07-01 11:00:44

Just because there’s a lockout going on doesn’t mean there isn’t basketball being played. And with no summer leagues or training camps keeping NBA players occupied, that just means you have more time to hang out with them, right? Ex

The Calm Before The Storm; Greg Oden May Have A Big Payday

Published on 2011-06-30 00:06:41

We don’t really want to use the word. Let’s just leave it at this: the NBA is on its way to a thing – a thing that only happens when the Collective Bargaining Agreement expires. This thing rhymes with “flock route” which also might

Happy Birthday Joe Johnson!

Published on 2011-06-29 16:00:21

Damn. Joe Johnson is 30 years old. And the Hawks STILL owe him over $107 million…not to mention a lockout that is going to restrict Atlanta’s flexibility even more. Let’s take it back to before there was talk about contracts, $124 m

Portland’s New Trio Signals A Changing Of The Guard

Published on 2011-06-29 15:00:28

If the lockout goes down as expected, the Portland Trail Blazers will enter the summer having answered one of their biggest personnel questions and practically set its starting lineup in June. Point guard Raymond Felton joins from Denver in a draft-d

NBA Rumor: Milwaukee Won’t Trade Brandon Jennings

Published on 2011-06-29 14:00:07

As if you’d expect them too. Nah, when you have a 21-year-old (legit) point guard who can pass, shoot (sometimes) and is athletic, you hold onto him. Maybe he never pans out the way you really wanted him to, but you take that chance…espec

Les Jeux: The NBA’s Signature Champagne

Published on 2011-06-29 13:45:13

Hats, socks, t-shirts – these are all items you would expect to find with the NBA logo proudly displayed. Now champagne can be added to that list. Les Jeux, the official NBA Signature Champagne, is now on sale at $65.99 a bottle. Sporting a Jer

Bumper Crop: Top 15 Prospects In The 2012 NBA Draft

Published on 2011-06-29 13:00:23

After last week’s NBA Draft, you are probably left wanting more, right? Well, with the NBA Summer League cancelled and the lockout looming, the next best thing we can analyze is the 2012 NBA Draft. With that, here is a list of the top 15 prospe

Dirk Nowitzki Is A LEGO

Published on 2011-06-29 12:30:26

Until I was in about the sixth grade, I had a room in our attic that was set apart for just LEGOs. I can’t count how many box sets I had, but it was enough to build my own little kingdom. I used to spray paint some of the horses (gold was for t

Yale’s Greg Mangano Sets His Sights On The 2012 NBA Draft

Published on 2011-06-29 12:00:50

This April, Yale forward Greg Mangano made an announcement unusual for Ivy League players just finishing their junior season: he was declaring for the NBA Draft. The decision came as a shock to many who had never heard of Mangano – a 6-10, 240-

Dime Book Review: Mavericks Stampede by Rob Mahoney

Published on 2011-06-29 11:45:38

Though it has only been a couple weeks since the Dallas Mavericks knocked off the Miami Heat, there is already a wealth of literature about it in bookstores. In his book Mavericks Stampede: Dirk Leads Dallas to the 2011 NBA Championship, Rob Mahoney

Jason Terry vs. Rudy Gay: Call Of Duty’s Ultimate Showdown, Pt. 2

Published on 2011-06-29 11:00:06

Tyreke Evans/Deron Williams, Part 1 It’s no secret NBA players LOVE video games. And the holy grail of gaming (at least this generation) has to include the Call Of Duty series. Call Of Duty: Black Ops is the latest in the series, and the latest

Dirk Gets A Hero’s Welcome Home; Ray Felton Ready To Hit Portland

Published on 2011-06-28 23:00:09

Was Scottie Pippen jilted? Why is he STILL leaking Money from his mouth? It wasn’t too long ago that MJ was personally thanking Scottie during his now infamous Hall of Fame roast. But now Pippen is on a personal mission: unleash all Hell on Jordan

Dissecting The Truth: The Sabermetrics Effect

Published on 2011-06-28 16:30:01

Can you cut open a frog to see how it jumps? Jonah Lehrer, a contributing editor at Wired, argues on Grantland.com that you can’t. Hardcore statistical analysis of sports – sabermetrics, a baseball term, is used as a catch-all – is

10 NBA Players I Wish Were Traded

Published on 2011-06-28 15:00:48

Sometimes we lose sight that basketball players really are actual people. We scream and angle for trades, digest rumors like a plate of spaghetti and constantly run scenarios through our heads like we’re trading sports cards. It’s all a b

Clip Of The Day: Beer Pong Slam Dunk Contest

Published on 2011-06-28 14:30:32

What happens when you lay the audio from Nate Robinson‘s legendary dunk over Spud Webb on top of a guy wearing a Nate Robinson jersey and dunking on a beer pong table? This. Don’t try this at home… Have you ever attempted anything l

Air Jordan XIII Retro – Ray Allen Player Exclusive

Published on 2011-06-28 14:00:03

If there’s one pair of sneakers that I’m going to spend my hard-earned money on this year, it’s this Air Jordan XIII Retro. When Ray Allen broke the NBA’s all-time three-point record this February, these were the kicks he was wear

The WNBA: Four Reasons To Care

Published on 2011-06-28 13:00:29

The WNBA season tip-off passed by like the 10-year anniversary of the release of Final Fantasy IX – unnoticed. Despite all those clever “Basketball is Basketball” commercials, hoops fans were too busy hating on LeBron and Dwyane Wade’s ce

Warriors Become Latest NBA Team To Buy D-League Affiliate

Published on 2011-06-28 12:30:20

Add the Golden State Warriors to the growing list of teams that own and operate an NBA D-League affiliate. The team’s purchase of the Dakota Wizards makes them the fourth NBA team to own and operate its “minor league” team. They also join seven

2011 NBA Draft Shows Age Requirement Puts Off Inevitable

Published on 2011-06-28 12:00:25

Straight out of high school, Dorell Wright took seven years to prove he can do more than come off the bench for spot minutes. He sat behind Dwyane Wade in Miami, learned the work ethic of the NBA and eventually got an opportunity to shine in his firs

Drake “Marvins Room” Music Video

Published on 2011-06-28 11:30:40

There’s probably no other album that people are anticipating more right now than Drake‘s upcoming sophomore effort, Take Care. And while we’ve heard two tracks so far – “Trust Issues” and “Marvins Room”

You Be The GM: Kyrie Irving & Tristan Thompson Or Derrick Williams & Brandon Knight

Published on 2011-06-28 10:30:19

Last Thursday night, Cleveland surprised no one by taking Kyrie Irving with the No. 1 overall pick, however they did turn some heads when they took Tristan Thompson at No. 4. The question that popped up in everyone’s minds and on everyone’s T

Nene Won’t Play In Olympic Qualifier; Arenas Sounds Off On Twitter

Published on 2011-06-26 23:30:45

So what do you do if you’re Denver big man Nene? You’re right in the middle of working out an extension with the Nuggets, when the motherland comes calling for you to represent at an international tournament. Do you jeopardize your health

Philly Talking Trades; A Possibly Awkward Reunion In Cleveland

Published on 2011-06-25 23:00:58

While their new draft pick won’t be coming to the NBA this season (Jonas Valanciunas and Toronto’s front office reached an agreement on his buyout and the power forward will be coming over for the 2012-2013 season), the Raptors learned th

NBA Focus Shifts From Draft To Lockout; Kahn Strikes Again & Jan Vesely’s Girl Takes Center Stage

Published on 2011-06-24 23:00:09

Remember Jan Vesely’s Notebook-worthy kiss of his girlfriend last night? Her name is Eva Koudouskova and she’s taller than half of Minnesota’s roster. There are some hilarious YouTube videos of her and Jan where the reporters ask her all about

Where Are They Now: Bobby Sura Is A Poker Player

Published on 2011-06-24 17:00:31

Although he’s no Kyrie Irving, Bobby Sura was drafted 17th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1995 NBA Draft. But since he retired in 2007, no one’s really heard from. That is, until now. With the second season of the PokerStars.ne

Isaiah Thomas Is Not Irrelevant

Published on 2011-06-24 16:00:49

Mr. Irrelevant is more of a story than a player. He’s a novelty item, a person to be celebrated but ultimately forgotten. It’s an accepted reality of being the last pick, because that’s what history has taught us. In truth, nothing separates th

The Bucks Could Sniff The Playoffs

Published on 2011-06-24 15:00:12

As we mentioned, the Bucks were the real winners in the draft’s only mega-deal, combining with Charlotte and Sacramento in an exchange that netted them Stephen Jackson, Beno Udrih, Shaun Livingston and the No. 19 pick, Tobias Harris. They flush

Meet Chukwudiebere Maduabum

Published on 2011-06-24 14:30:00

Chuk-a-what? With the 56th pick in last night’s NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers left a lot of viewers (and analysts) scratching their heads by selecting Chukwudiebere Maduabum. Besides being 6-9, 20 years old and from Nigeria, not much is kno

adidas 2011 NBA Draft Cap

Published on 2011-06-24 14:00:57

When I think of the NBA Draft, three things come to mind: 1) Becoming a millionaire, 2) Shaking hands with David Stern, and 3) Putting on the hat of the team that selected you. (Yes Kobe, you were drafted by the Hornets.) And while I gave you a sneak

Dime’s 2011 NBA Draft Awards

Published on 2011-06-24 13:30:07

Welcome to the 2011 NBA Draft Awards – an awards ceremony where we celebrate the obscene, the awkward and the term “wingspan.” Unlike the red carpet, we encourage the peculiar and admire the hideous. You wear a green suit, you probably get

Top 10 Undrafted Players From The 2011 NBA Draft

Published on 2011-06-24 12:30:54

Besides the big names, there were two players I was actively cheering for last night: Isaiah Thomas and Xavier Silas. And the reason being is that most people assumed they were going to go undrafted. Thankfully, Zeke was picked by the Kings with the

Kyrie Irving’s NBA Rookie Card

Published on 2011-06-24 12:00:46

What more could you ask for the day after being the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft? How about your own rookie card. Panini America, the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company and the NBA’s exclusive trading card partner, annou

NBA Draft Rumors Are In A Frenzy; Minnesota To Fire Kurt Rambis

Published on 2011-06-22 23:58:07

‘Twas the night before the draft and all through the league, not a player was safe, not even Jeff Teague. Yeah so we were pretty close to writing this entire edition of Smack in rhyme. That would’ve been a disaster (we’re already no

Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 – Los Angeles Sparks Player Exclusive

Published on 2011-06-22 17:00:38

Last night marked the 15th anniversary of the WNBA’s first game, a match between the Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty on June 21, 1997. To honor the historic date, Nike created a special Sparks colorway of the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 for th

Dunking Sensation Jacob Tucker Drafted By The Globetrotters

Published on 2011-06-22 16:30:50

In a match made in Heaven, Illinois College graduate Jacob Tucker, the 5-11 dunking monster who won the Denny’s College Slam Dunk Contest, was selected by the Harlem Globetrotters as part of the team’s 2011 draft class. He would join a gr

NBA’s Best New Ink: Dominique Jones

Published on 2011-06-22 16:00:48

Before you know it, Dirk is gonna be getting the Larry O’Brien plastered on his chest. Here’s Dallas’ Dominique Jones showing off his new championship hardware. You know what makes this even funnier? Jones also has the NBA logo tatt

Steve Nash To Host Annual “Showdown in Chinatown”

Published on 2011-06-22 15:30:00

Steve Nash will host his fourth “Showdown in Chinatown” today, a charity soccer match that raises funds for Nash’s seven-year-old foundation. The money will benefit early education. The match, which will be held at the Sara D. Roosevelt Park, w

Detroit’s Terrico White Plans To Terrorize NBA Rims Soon

Published on 2011-06-22 15:00:49

You might know him for just one thing, and that’s alright at this point. Everyone loves someone that can rise, and Terrico White definitely can (he has a 40-plus inch vertical leap). Maybe we would’ve heard more from him last year had a f

Never Call NBA Champion Jason Kidd “Ason” Again

Published on 2011-06-22 14:15:15

When Jason Kidd walked off the court in San Antonio as a member of the Nets way back in 2003, he walked off a Hall of Famer. He walked off as one of the best point guards in history. But he also walked off without a championship. For Kidd, the 2001-0

For Delroy James, The NBA Draft Is Bigger Than Basketball

Published on 2011-06-22 13:30:05

The improbable story of Delroy James has been told before, but not like this, read it to believe it. There is no angle, just the words from a young man who traveled nearly 3,000 miles to a new country to simply have the chance for a better life. The

Shaquille Johnson’s Hops Are Obscene

Published on 2011-06-22 13:00:23

I guess when your name is Shaquille Johnson, you have to be pretty good at basketball. But no one could have predicted this… Here’s more fire from Hoopmixtape (Johnson’s committed to Auburn by the way). The next Chris Porter? Who

1-30: The Best NBA Draft Picks Ever

Published on 2011-06-22 12:30:29

So you’re a fan of an NBA team other than the Cavs or T-Wolves (thank God) and you’re worried that your squad won’t be able to land in impact player in Thursday’s draft. Word on the street is that this year’s draft class is uglier than Shaw

David Kahn, NBA Draft Superstar; Minnesota Making Trade Offers To Everyone

Published on 2011-06-21 23:00:31

Is there ever a June superstar celebrity who’s bigger than David Kahn? Seriously, ever since Minnesota brought him in before the 2009 NBA Draft, Kahn has become a one-man entity. A human catch phrase around this time. And now this year, we get the

Where Are They Now: LaRue Martin

Published on 2011-06-21 16:00:06

The story of LaRue Martin begins in a high school gymnasium in Chicago, Ill. The Mighty Meteors, as they were called: LaRue Martin was the tallest player on his varsity team. There was a very telling photograph taken of his team that year. A photogra

Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good: The Xavier Silas Way (Chicago & Golden State Edition)

Published on 2011-06-21 15:00:53

Two weeks ago, we did a profile on Northern Illinois’ Xavier Silas that included a video of how he gets ready for NBA Draft workouts. Xavier agreed to give us insight into his style choices for the remainder of the draft process, and combined h

And So It Begins: Dime’s NBA Draft Diary With Isaiah Thomas, Part 3

Published on 2011-06-21 14:30:05

After leading Washington to back-to-back conference titles in the Pac-10 Tournament over the last two seasons, junior Isaiah Thomas (who also claimed back-to-back conference MOP honors in those same title runs) decided the time was right to test his

James Harden Scores 51, Exits Game With Nearly Six Minutes Left

Published on 2011-06-21 14:00:04

We told you about it in Smack. Now, here’s the video from Hoopmixtape. James Harden has people fearing the beard… Could Harden be an All-Star next season? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become

Boston’s Glen Davis: “Was Not There Mentally” In The Playoffs

Published on 2011-06-21 13:30:15

Besides the inconsistency from some of their All-Stars, one of the more mysterious storylines from the Celtics’ playoff failure this spring was the disappearance of Glen Davis. After having the best regular season of his career, Big Baby just w

Revving Up For The Draft: Pairing Incoming NBA Players And Cars

Published on 2011-06-21 13:00:33

I’ve watched a few episodes of Top Gear, here and there. I can’t say I know cars all too well, but I do appreciate a motor vehicle for its character, whether it be an SUV, sports car or minivan. And like NBA players’ style of play o

DimeTV: Kemba Walker Tells All

Published on 2011-06-21 12:00:02

If you have ever been in New York for the summer, then you know that the place to be seen on weekends is the Hamptons. So when AXE invited Dime to come hang with them and projected top-10 pick Kemba Walker at AXE Lounge in Southampton, we jumped at t

Michigan’s Darius Morris Getting Advice From John Wall

Published on 2011-06-21 11:30:36

As the final seconds ticked off the clock during Michigan’s third-round NCAA Tournament loss to Duke, Darius Morris took a shot that he’s made countless times before. He had made it earlier in the game. It was a shot that, according to him, he no

NBA Trade Rumor: Atlanta Looking Into Trading Josh Smith

Published on 2011-06-21 11:00:43

Atlanta always seems like they’re running in circles. That’s what happens when you get capped out and max out as a second round team. After spending last summer trying to convince everyone they were going all in to take the next step towa

NBA Trade Talk Includes Pau Gasol & Kevin Love; Vince Carter Is Nearing The End

Published on 2011-06-21 00:50:20

Who’s excited to see Ricky Rubio finally play NBA basketball? We’re trying to see what the fuss is about. Rubio, who arrived in Minnesota yesterday, has great court vision and is adept at dribbling. The pluses pretty much stop there. He defers an

These Are Their Stories: Red Bull King of the Rock (Los Angeles)

Published on 2011-06-20 17:30:22

During the Red Bull King of the Rock L.A. qualifier in Venice Beach this past weekend, we were able to catch up with a few of the guys trying to fight their way through the bracket and hear a little more about their respective hoop travels. Whether t

Hanging Out With Kemba Walker At AXE Lounge In The Hamptons

Published on 2011-06-20 16:30:56

Why DeShawn Stevenson Had Abe Lincoln Tattooed On His Neck

Published on 2011-06-20 15:30:39

It’s interesting what a championship can do to someone. For years, people thought of DeShawn Stevenson as a goon, as an awful player and as someone who couldn’t even win a shooting contest against a one-armed man. Now all of a sudden, Ste

The NBA Draft’s Most Unlikely Participant

Published on 2011-06-20 15:00:35

NBA arenas, chartered flights, five-star hotels and being set financially; all of these things were supposed to happen for Damon Powell. Despite some setbacks, he still finds himself one step closer to his ultimate goal. Growing up in Oakland, Calif.

Enroll Now: The James Caan School Of Basketball Acting

Published on 2011-06-20 14:00:48

Who would have thought that 71-year-old James Caan would willingly participate in this sketch for Jimmy Kimmel Live? All I know is that I’m glad he did. The two best parts: 1) Graduates from the James Caan School of Basketball Acting include Pa

NBA Draft: This Year’s Biggest Second-Round Steal

Published on 2011-06-20 13:30:50

Every year teams are looking to find hidden gems in the second round of the NBA Draft. Some teams (infrequently) stumble upon stars that fell through the cracks like Gilbert Arenas and Monta Ellis, while others are happy to find great role players li

Booze & Ball: Pairing NBA Players And Drinks That Represent Them

Published on 2011-06-20 12:30:47

Endorsement deals can score an athlete millions of dollars. Of course, such are relegated to shoes and clothing, but in the name of branching out with their branding, why don’t NBA players sign with booze companies? Okay, it’ll probably n

NBA Rumor: Phoenix Suns To Buyout Vince Carter

Published on 2011-06-20 11:45:37

What’s the current market for a former eight-time All-Star who’s 34 years old? Not good. And it’s even worse when you’re slated to make around $18.9 million next season. So while you may think the Phoenix Suns will do everythi

The NBA’s Game Of Thrones

Published on 2011-06-20 11:00:01

Nothing could ever top Entourage. That’s it. HBO peaked. Any time you can make a show that revolves around a group of friends, boys since back in the day, whose sole ambitions in life are to either be movies stars, be the men who control the movie

More NBA Lockout Talks; The Cavs Still Aren’t Sold On Kyrie Irving

Published on 2011-06-20 00:05:35

News flash: there may not be basketball next year. We don’t mean to be the bearer of bad news, but amidst all of the excitement of a sick Finals and a wildly unpredictable upcoming draft, the uncertainty of the NBA’s financial future cont

Warriors Make Trade Offer for Dwight Howard; James Harden Goes Berserk in Summer League

Published on 2011-06-18 22:59:05

File this under “NO F’ing Way This Will Happen”: According to Draft Express, the Golden State Warriors have reportedly offered a package of Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh and Andris Biedrins to the Orlando Magic for Dwight Howard. It is a general rule

Ricky Rubio Isn’t Giving T-Wolves Fans Confidence; Jimmer Fredette Gets a Promise

Published on 2011-06-17 23:20:44

Heading into yesterday, we knew that the official announcement from Ricky Rubio that he is coming to the NBA was going to happen on Friday. After all of the speculation, all of the conjecture, all the back and forth from “experts” in every medium

Top 10 Blocks Of The 2010-11 NBA Season

Published on 2011-06-17 14:00:23

After posting alley-oops this morning, DimeMag.com reader First & Foremost commented that they wanted to see a video of the top blocks from the 2010-11 NBA season. Here it is… What do you think? Which one was your favorite? Did they forget

Nike Air Shox Hyperballer – Shawn Marion Player Exclusive

Published on 2011-06-17 13:00:23

During the NBA Finals, all the sneaker companies involved brought the heat for their guys’ feet. And for Shawn Marion, that meant a personalized version of the new Nike Air Shox Hyperballer. I don’t know anyone that wouldn’t want to

Red Bull King of the Rock Kicks off in L.A. Tomorrow!

Published on 2011-06-17 12:30:40

Maybe you saw the TV spots being run during the NBA Finals. If you’re a reader of this site you almost certainly have seen the the ads and videos across the top of DimeMag.com promoting Red Bull‘s awesome, global King of the Rock tour. Ki

Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good: The Xavier Silas Way (Philly)

Published on 2011-06-17 12:00:08

Last week, we did a profile on Northern Illinois’ Xavier Silas that included a video of how he gets ready for NBA Draft workouts. Xavier has agreed to give us insight into his style choices for the remainder of the draft process. Today’s

Dime Q&A: Vernon Macklin Talks NBA Draft & Billy Donovan

Published on 2011-06-17 11:30:31

After seeing limited action his first two seasons at Georgetown, Vernon Macklin thought it was time for a change. So he decided to transfer to Florida, and went on to average 10.6 and 11.6 points, respectively, in two standout seasons for the Gators.

Top 10 Foreign-Born NBA Players With A Ring

Published on 2011-06-17 11:00:35

Early in the first quarter of a Dec. 21, 2007 matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers, Dirk Nowitzki became the highest scoring German-born player in NBA history. Nowitzki took a pass from Devin Harris 16 feet from the baske

Dime Q&A: Damon Stoudamire Calls Toronto A Top 5 NBA City & Talks Coaching At Memphis

Published on 2011-06-17 10:00:00

After retiring as a player from the NBA, Damon Stoudamire couldn’t sit still. He took an assistant coaching job with the Memphis Grizzlies but ultimately wanted to work his way into developing up-and-coming basketball players at the college lev

Top 10 Alley-Oops Of The 2010-11 NBA Season

Published on 2011-06-17 09:30:28

A dunk is a dunk, but perfecting an alley-oop takes a lot more skill in my opinion. With that, check out the top 10 alley-oops of the 2010-11 NBA season. What do you think? Which one was your favorite? Did they forget any? Follow Aron on Twitter at @

NBA Draft Trade Talks Heat Up; Dallas Has The Best Parade Ever

Published on 2011-06-16 23:00:50

THAT’s how you party. After a few years of watching boring Laker parades – no one in L.A. ever seemed to get hype because, they only do this like once outta every three years – we got a special scene in Dallas yesterday. Whether you

NBA’s Best New Ink: More Eric Maynor

Published on 2011-06-16 16:00:09

Yesterday, we showed you the picture Eric Maynor tweeted with his new sleeve of ink. And while players often roll through fall training camps with fresh tattoos from the summer, Maynor is going above and beyond the call of duty. Today, we found more

Happy Birthday Tupac!

Published on 2011-06-16 15:15:44

If Tupac Shakur was still around, he would be turning 40 years old today. Unreal. RIP to a true legend. What’s your favorite 2Pac song? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a fan of Dime Magazine o

Seinfeld: The Greatest Authority On The NBA Draft

Published on 2011-06-16 14:30:13

“Seinfeld” is a rite of passage. If you care about the minutiae, the subliminal daily events that subconsciously alter your mood, you care about Seinfeld. It teaches you that you’re not alone. It teaches you that big salads are clutch and marin

DeMar DeRozan Headlines Insane Top 10 Dunks

Published on 2011-06-16 13:30:23

You want to see three or four contestants ALREADY for the “Dunk of the Summer” on one tape? Check out this video from our friends at Hoopmixtape. What was the best dunk? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney. Follow Dime on Twitter at @

Dime Q&A: Brian Williams Talks Bruce Pearl, Playing On The Road & Rocky Top

Published on 2011-06-16 13:00:52

Brian Williams is one of the winningest players in University of Tennessee basketball history. During his freshman year, the team was ranked number one in the nation for the first time in school history. During his junior year, he helped lead Tenness

Jimmer Fredette Can’t Be Stopped

Published on 2011-06-16 12:15:10

It won’t be long before we get our question answered. Where will Jimmer Fredette end up? Some believe it’s only destiny that he goes to Utah. Others see him as a fringe top-15 pick. But one question Fredette is answering again and again i

Surviving The Decision: The LeBron James Effect

Published on 2011-06-16 11:30:28

The results of LeBron James’ first year in Miami are in. And even though the Heat didn’t win it all, the team still made the Finals. Of course, LeBron still has plenty of time to prove that his “Decision” was a worthwhile one that will end in

NBA Finals: How The Good Guy Won

Published on 2011-06-16 10:30:29

When Dirk Nowitzki took his first fadeaway of the 2011 playoffs, it looked a lot like the thousands of others he’d taken in his 12-year career. He stood for probably the millionth time in his life in the high post, free-throw extended, back to the

Dallas Mavericks Championship Parade Live Blog

Published on 2011-06-16 09:56:28

So now that we’ve crowned an NBA champion, it’s time to party. We’re keeping a live diary of the victory parade, which begins in a couple minutes here. Stick around if you can, and let us know what you think if you can watch this ma

Ricky Rubio Nearly In Minnesota; The Title Party That Doesn’t Stop

Published on 2011-06-15 23:29:06

We want to know what he was drinking. Was it Johnny? Maybe Jack. Maybe a little Hennessy. Whatever it was, it looks like it did the trick, as DeShawn Stevenson was arrested and charged with public intoxication Tuesday night in Texas. First off, you c

Happy Birthday Ice Cube!

Published on 2011-06-15 15:30:13

Ice Cube will tell anyone he can hoop. But if you shoot an airball from the free throw line, I can’t take you serious (even if he did hit his hat). Still, here’s a 42nd birthday shout out to one of the best MCs ever, Ice Cube. Now get bac

Dime NBA Draft Profile: Arizona’s Derrick Williams

Published on 2011-06-15 14:45:45

The NBA Draft is simply the most important time of the year for rebuilding franchises. Just ask the Portland Trail Blazers. Whether it is the next Michael Jordan or Kevin Durant or the next Sam Bowie or Greg Oden, we are out to identify the legitimat

Dime Q&A: Tina Cervasio Talks Knicks, Steve Nash & The Day Amar’e Came To NYC

Published on 2011-06-15 14:00:18

Although the team she normally covers, the New York Knicks, took an early exit in the playoffs, Tina Cervasio remains engaged in following all things basketball. A sports junkie growing up in New Jersey, Cervasio came from a family who passionately f

The Top 10 Plays Of The NBA Finals

Published on 2011-06-15 13:30:35

It isn’t surprising at all that nearly all of the Heat inclusions in this video are dunks and highlight-type plays while for Dallas, it’s almost entirely Dirk hitting game-winners or game-clinching buckets. What play will you most remembe

Minor League Baseball Team Plans For Fake Rings to Honor LeBron

Published on 2011-06-15 13:00:56

The best part about this story? Peoria isn’t even in Ohio. Nope, they are making fun of LeBron all over the USA. Soon, someone will probably make a song about it. Maybe we’ll get an annual LeBron “Choke” day. Perhaps a minor l

What The NBA Finals And LeBron Taught Us About Life

Published on 2011-06-15 12:15:04

Glance back at your childhood and your sprouting love for the game of basketball. Remember how you were too innocent, too inexperienced in anything to know why anything was good or evil, beautiful or ugly. Remember as a 4-year-old how this ill compre

The 5 Biggest Reasons Why I Loved The NBA This Year

Published on 2011-06-15 11:30:13

I’ve never been one for wearing gear on the court. I’m not a good enough basketball player. The NBA is a different story. If you’re a rotation player, you’ve secured an inalienable right to wear whatever you want. But unless it’s a brace, t

Dime Q&A: Jeremy Tyler Talks About The NBA Draft, His Journey & Surviving An Earthquake

Published on 2011-06-15 10:45:47

Jeremy Tyler was a trailblazer of sorts, leaving high school after his junior year to play professional basketball in Israel for Maccabi Haifa before leaving the team in the middle of the season to return to the states. Nobody had tried the Euro-rout

1986 NBA Draft: Len Bias Wasn’t Alone In Cocaine Use

Published on 2011-06-15 10:00:33

The story of Len Bias is never anything but sad. The former number-two overall pick in the 1986 Draft was supposed to revitalize the Boston Celtics at the tail end of Larry Bird and Kevin McHale‘s careers. But it never happened after his cocain

LeBron James Is Scrambling; Dallas Is Celebrating

Published on 2011-06-14 23:00:37

Remember Tracy Morgan‘s recent anti-gay tirade/joke where he basically said, “I will kill my own child if he’s gay?” After the public got wind of it, he had to come back and apologize, then his bosses bashed him so Morgan said

LeBron James Says He Isn’t Superior To Anyone

Published on 2011-06-14 16:00:26

I’m sure you’ve heard by now: in the aftermath of Dallas’ Game 6 win, LeBron James took a swing at all of the haters. During the postgame press conference, he basically came out and said he doesn’t care about the hate, doesn&#

Wild West Reload: A Dallas Mavericks Roster Breakdown

Published on 2011-06-14 15:30:52

As quickly as it opened, the Dallas Mavericks’ championship window is closing. With the Big German turning 33 this Sunday, Jason Terry nearing 34, and Jason Kidd closing in on 40, Mark Cuban is starting to look like the supervisor of a retirement h

Dime Q&A: Alonzo Mourning Speaks on Comparing Players And Eras

Published on 2011-06-14 14:30:37

Earlier this spring, I caught up with former NBA All-Star Alonzo Mourning. And while our meeting wasn’t necessarily to talk NBA Playoffs/LeBron/Scottie Pippen/MJ, we sort of got around to comparing eras. With this recent talk revolving around t

We Reminisce: The Last Shot

Published on 2011-06-14 14:00:40

Michael Jordan. June 14, 1998. If you have to ask, then I need to slap you… If this series had gone to Game 7, do you think Utah would’ve won? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a fan of Di

Back To The Future: A Miami Heat Roster Breakdown

Published on 2011-06-14 13:30:43

There’s not much to the Miami Heat roster. While they have a lot of movement going on, Pat Riley and company don’t have the flexibility to be too picky in the free agent market. With three sure-fire pieces on the roster in LeBron James, D

Dime Q&A: Chris Singleton Talks NBA Draft Workouts & Ron Artest

Published on 2011-06-14 12:45:12

If defense is what you need, then Chris Singleton is your guy. The 6-9 forward with a freakish 7-1 wingspan wowed NBA scouts during his time at Florida State with his ability to play lockdown perimeter defense. Considered the best overall stopper in

Kevin Durant Is Taking The Goodman League Indoors

Published on 2011-06-14 12:00:25

Just when you thought the extent of the Goodman League was outdoor basketball, the league comes at you with another twist – indoor games. A new indoor league called the Goodman Coalition will start on June 18 in Washington, D.C. It will be the

Dime NBA Mock Draft 3.0

Published on 2011-06-14 11:00:11

The NBA Draft Combine was about a month ago, and a whirlwind of changes have since transpired. At the top we are seeing consistency, especially up to Sacramento at pick No. 7, but after that the show begins. With workouts happening daily, chatter at

The Best Player In The NBA Is…

Published on 2011-06-14 10:00:06

For the first time since perhaps 1999, just after the second retirement of Michael Jordan, we will probably enter next season (whenever that is) without a clear cut best player. Normally, it comes down to two or three guys. Now? There are perhaps 10

25 Greatest Things About The NBA: The Birthday Post

Published on 2011-06-13 16:15:35

This weekend, on a 90-degree day that seemed to shuffle between gray clouds and blinding sunlight, we got after it. Beers and pizza. There was the head coach, the assistants, the volunteers and the graduate assistants, the whole football staff my dad

The Final Key To The NBA Finals

Published on 2011-06-13 15:45:57

If you went into any New York City bar to catch the NBA Finals, or even just heard bits and pieces of conversations on the street, you may have thought it was the Knicks going toe-to-toe with the Heat, not the Dallas Mavericks. Places were packed, pe

LeBron James: “I’ve Got Dirk”

Published on 2011-06-13 15:00:02

LeBron is the best player in the world. And LeBron is a killer. That’s why something isn’t adding up. I love the little details of the game of basketball. Things like the fact that in the NBA the home team’s captain or best shooter

Dirk: And Then There Was One

Published on 2011-06-13 14:15:50

My NBA fanhood boils down to a series of moments. Michael Jordan’s shove of Bryon Russell. Allan Houston’s Game 5 floater against the Heat to send the Knicks to the second round of the ‘99 playoffs. LeBron James’ 48 points against Detroit in

Dwight Howard To Become Free Agent, Wants Changes In Orlando

Published on 2011-06-13 13:30:55

It’ll be a long summer in Florida. In Miami, there’ll be questions every day surrounding the former future dynasty: Should they break them up? Should Spo come back? What’s up with LeBron? Then just a few hours away on the Florida Tu

adidas “2011 NBA Champions” Mavs Locker Room Snapback Hat

Published on 2011-06-13 13:00:39

Last night, people couldn’t stop talking about Dirk Nowitzki and his championship hat. I mean, my boy Trey Kerby even wrote a whole post today titled, “The Dirk Nowitzki hat-stravaganza,” with a detailed photo journey of his hat-wea

“Vanilla Sky” Dunks All Over NBA Rookie Pooh Jeter

Published on 2011-06-13 12:30:23

Unless you’re from the Los Angeles area, chances are you don’t know the name Tim McGrath. A standout at Santa Monica High School, where he averaged 16.6 points and 6.5 boards per game as a senior, McGrath chose head coach Steve Fisher and

Dime NBA Draft Profile: BYU’s Jimmer Fredette

Published on 2011-06-13 12:00:15

The NBA Draft is simply the most important time of the year for rebuilding franchises. Just ask the Portland Trail Blazers. Whether it is the next Michael Jordan and Kevin Durant, or the next Sam Bowie and Greg Oden, we are out to identify the legiti

Dirk On His Way To Becoming One Of The Best PFs Ever

Published on 2011-06-13 11:00:07

This title run was for all the skeptics, all the haters. Suddenly, Dirk’s playoff career looks pretty good (despite the fact that he was in the middle of one of the worst choke jobs ever seen in the ’06 Finals). His career postseason numbers are

Charlie Sheen’s Winners & Losers From Game 6

Published on 2011-06-13 10:30:48

The Mavs may be the big winners and the Heat the big losers, but it’s the little things that count. For the last time of the 2011-12 season, here are your Game 6 winners and losers. Winners Erik Spoelstra: For starting Mario Chalmers. It was about

Lone Star State Shuts It Down; Dirk And Dallas Are NBA Champs

Published on 2011-06-13 00:35:11

It’s almost kind of cheesy, almost too perfect. When the Mavericks and Heat were set to face off, the storylines were clear. There were the good guys with their ring-less vets, and their “we’re not completely sure how they keep winning, but the

Dallas Mavericks Are 2011 NBA Champs

Published on 2011-06-12 22:10:39

The Dallas Mavericks are your 2010-11 NBA Champions after beating the Miami Heat 105-95 last night in Florida. The Mavs capitalized on Miami’s poor free throw shooting and turnovers in the second half, while knocking down big shot after big sho

3 Keys To A Game 6 Mavs Victory

Published on 2011-06-12 12:00:40

Closing: it’s the most difficult part of any endeavor, whether it’s at the bar, in business or in the NBA Finals. The Mavs have an opportunity to close out the beleaguered Miami Heat in six games if they can take their talents back to South Beach

3 Keys To A Game 6 Heat Victory

Published on 2011-06-12 11:30:40

I thought LeBron might want to have no regard for human life if he wanted the Miami Heat to win Game 5. He didn’t do that, shooting only two free throws and looking helpless while guarding Jason Terry. Sure, a triple-double is nice, but now the

Dirk Reacts To Miami’s Jokes; Monta Ellis Wants Chicago?

Published on 2011-06-11 23:00:15

You would think in the middle of the NBA Finals in a matchup between two veteran teams, we wouldn’t have to be dealing with kiddy stuff. But we are. And now Dirk, all 32 years of him, is speaking on it. After Nowitzki’s bout with a high f

Miami: See You At The Crossroads

Published on 2011-06-10 23:00:20

There’s only so long an NBA career can last and LeBron James has officially reached a crossroads. Yes, he’s only 26 years old and in his eighth season, but that’s almost a negative. How’s this all still going on? 11 points thr

Dime Q&A: Charles Barkley On Jordan, LeBron, Shaq & Gambling

Published on 2011-06-10 16:00:47

Playing in the same American Century Celebrity Golf Championship as Jimmer Fredette, Charles Barkley heads into the tournament with 500-1 odds. Arguably the most entertaining basketball personality on television, Barkley has no reservations about spe

The NBA’s Rock The Bells Tour 2011

Published on 2011-06-10 15:00:21

Tickets to Rock the Bells 2011 would be the best birthday present I could ask for. Think about it like this. Illmatic. The Infamous. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. 93 ‘Til Infinity. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Enter Da Stage. Black Star. Liquid Swor

The New Craze In Sports Drinks

Published on 2011-06-10 14:30:40

If Kevin Garnett is truly on to something, don’t be surprised if the traditional celebratory Gatorade shower is replaced by coconut water in the near future. Coconut water – a mix of water, potassium, calcium and magnesium extracted from coco

Usher Feat. Jimmy Kimmel “Benchwarmers” Music Video

Published on 2011-06-10 14:00:13

I wonder if I’ll hear this out tonight… What do you think? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_real_aron. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a fan of Dime Magazine on Facebook HERE.

The All-Time NBA All-Small Team

Published on 2011-06-10 13:30:25

Why do we like the little guy in basketball? Because it reminds us of ourselves, the ones who missed out on the two-foot growth spurt that we swear could make us into NBA players? Because it gives us a glance at someone doing something they aren̵

Rick Carlisle Is The Best Coach In The NBA. Discuss.

Published on 2011-06-10 12:30:09

During Game 6 in Dallas last night, Jeff Van Gundy said “the best predictor of future behavior is prior acts.” (I went back to my DVR at midnight and fast-forwarded through almost the entire first half to find the exact quote.) Why did I waste 30

Ron Artest Gets Pranked On Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Published on 2011-06-10 12:00:08

Watch this. Seriously. It’s one of the funniest videos I’ve seen this week, had me dying. Via the Los Angeles Times’ Lakers Blog Which animal would you be most afraid of? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney. Follow Dime on Twitt

Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good: The Xavier Silas Way

Published on 2011-06-10 11:30:53

Most NBA prospects are used to being in their gym clothes all the time. They sport their gym shorts and basketball shoes wherever they go, including when they arrive at a team’s facility for a workout. Not Xavier Silas though. Silas, a senior s

Charlie Sheen’s Winners & Losers From Game 5

Published on 2011-06-10 11:00:24

I watched Game 5 in a bar full of my anti-Heat friends. When Jason Terry sank that off-balanced, are-you-kidding-me three, a “U-S-A!” chant broke out first amongst my friends, then throughout the entire bar. When I asked why that started, I was t

Dallas Pushes Miami To The Brink

Published on 2011-06-10 00:40:15

Late last Thursday, at around the five-minute mark of Game 2, who would’ve ever believed we’d be coming back to Miami for Game 6 with Dallas just one win away from a championship? This was Miami’s ring. It was right there in front o

We Reminisce: Magic’s “Junior Junior Sky-Hook”

Published on 2011-06-09 16:00:08

On June 9 in the 1987 NBA Finals, Magic hit this sky-hook, one of the most memorable shots in NBA history, to put L.A. up 3-1 as they went on to win in six. What are the five most iconic shots in NBA history? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney.

Dime Q&A: Alex Tyus Talks NBA Draft, Florida & Patric Young

Published on 2011-06-09 15:30:04

The Florida Gators were one of the premier college basketball programs in the early and mid-2000s, a run that culminated in back-to-back national championships in ’06 and ’07. However, after 2007, the program has struggled somewhat to ret

3 Keys To A Game 5 Heat Victory

Published on 2011-06-09 15:00:51

Well, that didn’t go so well. After being questioned for his “shrinkage” in Game 3, LeBron James couldn’t have made the naysayers naysay anymore than after Game 4′s loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Once again, Miami appeare

3 Keys To A Game 5 Mavs Victory

Published on 2011-06-09 14:30:29

We have a series. Thanks to some clutch play from an infirm Dirk Nowitzki and a no-show from LeBron in Tuesday’s Game 4, we’re all knotted at two. But before the Mavericks can even think of relaxing, they’ve got to regroup for another bout toni

Draft Packs “1996 NBA Finals” T-Shirt x Vintage Snapback

Published on 2011-06-09 14:00:39

In honor of the 15th anniversary of the historic 1995-96 Chicago Bulls squad that went 72-10 and won the NBA title, Draft Packs has released a limited edition t-shirt and vintage snapback saluting “The Greatest Team Ever” and the 1996 NBA

New Under Armour Basketball To Drop This Fall

Published on 2011-06-09 13:30:08

I always love to see new sneaker companies pop up. You know, even if they just last a minute. Because at the end of the day, there’s really no barrier to entry. The same could be said about basketballs, but for whatever the reason, you don̵

The Mavs’ Best Chance At Winning? Keep Touching Each Other

Published on 2011-06-09 13:00:09

No this isn’t a joke. Some people believe chemistry between teammates can be measured by how often they interact. Actual research was done. Through the first three games of the NBA Finals, The Wall Street Journal logged every on-air time that e

Top 10 New Shaq Nicknames

Published on 2011-06-09 12:30:59

When Shaquille O’Neal officially retired last week after 19 seasons, he left the NBA as one of the most dominant big men of all time. O’Neal won four championships and three straight NBA Finals MVPs, but his personality just might be the

NBA Trade Rumors: Where Will Andre Iguodala Land?

Published on 2011-06-09 12:00:04

Andre Iguodala was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers, and soon enough, he was labeled the replacement for an aging Allen Iverson. That didn’t happen and Iguodala seems just fine with that, adapting into a role where dropping eight points, seven

Mavs Keep Talking; Philly Keeps Shopping Iguodala

Published on 2011-06-08 23:25:35

Look who’s at it again. After making some disparaging remarks towards D-Wade and LeBron after Game 3 (calling the duo “great actors”), our boy DeShawn Stevenson is back again – this time calling out LeBron for “checking out” in Game 4. No

Saint Mary’s Point Guard Drafted By The Los Angeles… Dodgers

Published on 2011-06-08 16:30:52

In the most recent issue of Dime, I wrote a story on Saint Mary’s point guard Mickey McConnell and his odd trip as an unknown basketball prospect to being a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award for the NCAA’s best point guard. Despite being w

Oscar Robertson Says Michael Jordan Wasn’t The Best Ever

Published on 2011-06-08 16:00:57

How annoyed are some of the NBA’s older generations about all of this talk on GOATs and Best Evers only including Michael Jordan and LeBron James? Ask Oscar Robertson about it. Well, the Dan Sileo Show did and as expected, the Big O had other i

Top 10 Allen Iverson Sneakers Of All Time

Published on 2011-06-08 15:30:29

Not too many players have had a sneaker line that compares to Michael Jordan’s in terms of iconic style and on-court performance. When Allen Iverson entered the NBA in 1996, he immediately won the hearts of young fans with his indomitable spirit &#

What Could’ve Been: NBA Careers Dimmed By Injuries

Published on 2011-06-08 14:30:17

Her name’s Amy and she’s just one year old. But yet the NBA’s Empire State Building says if he ever comes back, ever overcomes the foot/ankle problems that have crumbled his foundation, it’ll be his tiny daughter that’ll be the reason. Yao

Donnie Walsh Appoints Allan Houston As New GM

Published on 2011-06-08 14:00:32

Knicks fans have probably been wondering why the team has worked out so many second-round prospects. Now they have an answer. In a joint announcement, it was revealed today that the Knicks and the Erie BayHawks of the NBA D-League will band together

Dime Q&A: DeAndre Liggins Talks NBA Draft, Kentucky & Enes Kanter

Published on 2011-06-08 13:30:05

The University of Kentucky basketball program under John Calipari saw five players get selected in the first round of last year’s NBA Draft, and this year has another expected lottery pick in Brandon Knight. However, one guy who hasn’t go

Kevin Durant Starts The Summer Off Right At The Goodman League

Published on 2011-06-08 13:00:48

Miles Rawls says he never knows what to expect each summer at the Goodman League at Washington, D.C.’s legendary Barry Farms. Rawls, who runs the league, doesn’t know who’s going to come down and play. But every year there’s at least one

Sixers and Blazers Play The Team Mating Game on Jimmy Kimmel

Published on 2011-06-08 12:30:20

Andre Iguodala, Evan Turner, LaMarcus Aldridge and Greg Oden were all on Jimmy Kimmel Live the other night to play “The Team Mating Game.” A quick takeaway: Apparently Evan Turner has belly button issues and loves boobs. Check out the cli

Giveaway: Customize Your Own adidas adiZero Crazy Light

Published on 2011-06-08 12:00:53

Last Friday, the adidas adiZero Crazy Light hit stores across the county. But if you’re looking to stand out from the pack, know that you can also design your own on miadidas to have the freshest pair on the block. Don’t have $165 to spend? W

Two Superstars, Two Separate Stories, Series Now 2-2

Published on 2011-06-08 00:45:30

What a terrible great game. Seriously. The final few minutes were just piles of missed shots. We kept waiting for that dagger. It never really came. Eventually, Dirk Nowitzki made one more bucket than Miami did, wheeling to his right side around Udon

3 Keys To A Game 4 Mavs Victory

Published on 2011-06-07 17:00:42

It’s put up or shut up time for the Dallas Mavericks. They’ve been against the ropes all series long but Sunday’s Game 3 presented them a great opportunity to pull ahead and retain home-court advantage. Unfortunately, the Basketball Gods interv

3 Keys To A Game 4 Heat Victory

Published on 2011-06-07 16:30:24

Everyone and their mothers pointed out that Game 3 was the deal-breaker, the game that both teams needed to win to take the series. History tells us this, but after a Miami Heat victory, more recent history also tells us that the Dallas Mavericks don

We Reminisce: Drazen Petrovic

Published on 2011-06-07 16:15:27

June 7, 1993 ended in tragedy for Drazen Petrovic. Coming off a season that saw him make the All-NBA 3rd Team by averaging over 22 points a night on 52% from the field, Petrovic was killed in a car accident in Germany. He was 28 years old. What do yo

Miss USA Contestants Want To Settle The NBA Finals

Published on 2011-06-07 16:00:14

Lissette Garcia. Ana Christina Rodriguez. They may not play in the NBA, but stars they are. And with their states doing battle in the NBA Finals right now – Garcia is Miss Florida while Rodriguez is Miss Texas – the two took their Heat/Ma

Behind Closed Doors: A Look Inside LeBron’s Sneaker Closet

Published on 2011-06-07 15:30:19

If there’s one closet in the NBA you might want to peek you head in, chances are it’s the closet of LeBron James. Now thanks to the team behind LeBronJames.com, catch LBJ and his stylist Rachel Johnson hanging out behind closed doors. Wha

The NBA Finals With A Dose Of A Tribe Called Quest

Published on 2011-06-07 15:00:40

If you know me, you know how big a fan of A Tribe Called Quest I am. Smooth. Versatile. Jazzy. Just the way I like my hip-hop. Sometime last week, I got put onto another mixtape of Tribe, this time from DJ M-Rock (you can check it out here). It was d

The Final Answer: A Tribute To The Legacy Of Allen Iverson

Published on 2011-06-07 14:00:18

How quickly we forget. 36 years ago to the day, the legend of Allen Iverson was born. Only two years ago, the name Allen Iverson was relevant to the basketball world. Only five years ago, he was the icon, the NBA’s ultimate non-conformist. If the F

Is It Time To Raise The Rims?

Published on 2011-06-07 13:30:36

According to Chicago Sun-Times columnist Rick Telander, the NBA has a problem: It’s becoming too much like the NFL. Telander came to this conclusion while watching guards like Jason Terry and Derrick Rose get clobbered trying to take the ball to th

$#*! Mark Jackson Says: His Top 5 Catchphrases

Published on 2011-06-07 13:00:27

Yesterday, the Warriors announced that Mark Jackson will take the reins as the new head coach. Jackson, a former NBA point guard, has gained notoriety in recent years thanks to his position as an NBA analyst for ESPN and ABC. Never one to shy away fr

Dirk Calls Out Jason Terry; Mama There Goes That Man!

Published on 2011-06-06 23:00:11

Down 2-1, the Mavs are close to the edge, desperate and in Dirk‘s case, aggravated. Nowitzki sounded off on his longtime teammate Jason Terry for the way the sixth man has been shrinking in the clutch. Dirk blamed some of the team’s four

Breaking News: Mark Jackson to Coach the Golden State Warriors

Published on 2011-06-06 21:13:33

Former NBA assist machine and current ESPN NBA analyst Mark Jackson has been named the new head coach of the Golden State Warriors. Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Jackson’s deal is a guaranteed three-year contract worth up

Bad Meets Evil: The Best NBA Reunions

Published on 2011-06-06 16:00:56

Donovan McNabb. The real macaroni. Dyed hair. Angel-haired pasta. Rastafarian. 20 seconds, that’s all he needed to somehow connect the dots. Yep, Shady is back, finally barging through once again with his good friend and heavyweight lyricist Royce

LeBron’s 2011 NBA Finals Kicks

Published on 2011-06-06 15:30:20

With the NBA Finals moving to Dallas last night, you knew all the sneaker companies involved were going to bring the heat for their guys’ feet. And for LeBron James and Nike Basketball, that meant a special colorway of his signature model, the Nike

D-Wade’s 2011 NBA Finals Kicks

Published on 2011-06-06 15:00:05

With the NBA Finals moving to Dallas last night, you knew all the sneaker companies involved were going to bring the heat for their guys’ feet. And for Dwyane Wade and Jordan Brand, that meant two special colorways of his signature model, the Jorda

Tattoo Time With Mike Tyson: Stephen Jackson & Robert Swift

Published on 2011-06-06 14:30:37

In another addition of Tattoo Time with Mike Tyson, watch as Iron Mike dishes on the ink of Stephen Jackson and former NBA player Robert Swift. What do you think? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_real_aron. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a

Dime NBA Draft Profile: San Diego State’s Kawhi Leonard

Published on 2011-06-06 14:00:02

Draft Packs “The Greatest Team Ever” T-Shirts

Published on 2011-06-06 13:30:34

In honor of the 15th anniversary of the historic 1995-96 Chicago Bulls squad that went 72-10, Draft Packs has released two limited edition t-shirts saluting “The Greatest Team Ever.” Check ‘em out (only 23 are available of each) in

DimeTV: Dwight Howard Introduces adidas miCoach

Published on 2011-06-06 13:00:51

You may not be able to build the same massive shoulders as he, but now thanks to adidas and THQ, you’ll be able to workout just like Dwight Howard – with Dwight Howard. Digitally that is. Expected to drop on the public scene in early 2012

Dime Q&A: Danny Granger On LeBron, The Unstoppable Tour & Remote Control Cars

Published on 2011-06-06 12:15:05

So Danny Granger is really into cars. That was the gist I got after talking with the Pacers’ All-Star forward late last week. He’s also pretty happy with the direction Indiana is going, and believes with just a little more experience, the

No One’s Stopping D-Wade As Miami Wins Game 3

Published on 2011-06-06 00:15:22

All we can say is it’s good to be a hoops fan. In the third of three incredible Finals games, basketball dudes everywhere should unite to appreciate what has been a straight-up epic series so far. The Heat took back home court, beating Dallas in Da

3 Keys To A Game 3 Heat Victory

Published on 2011-06-05 16:00:05

If I told you before the postseason that the Miami Heat would have a 1-0 lead in the Finals, were undefeated at home in the playoffs, up 15 with 7 minutes to go in Game 2, you would obviously assume they went up 2-0. After promising their fans multip

3 Keys To A Game 3 Mavs Victory

Published on 2011-06-05 15:30:23

Well, the Mavs are leaving South Beach with what they came for, a victory, and they got it in emphatic fashion. Maybe it was LeBron and Wade’s early celebratory antics that got the Mavs rolling, but Dirk stepped up and reminded us all why he has be

Shawn Marion Is Going Through A Matrix Revolution; Shaq Almost Became A Maverick

Published on 2011-06-05 01:00:33

The x-factor in the Mavs’ entire postseason run? No doubt about it, that guy has been Shawn Marion. He was kinda forgotten about, his numbers down since leaving Steve Nash and his athleticism waning as his age advances. Remember, earlier this y

The Matrix Reloaded: Shawn Marion Is Rewriting His Legacy

Published on 2011-06-04 09:00:21

He was once dubbed The Matrix. TNT’s Kenny Smith even gave him a patented sound that’s onomatopoeia too complicated to spell out. Nowadays, Shawn Marion, a four-time NBA All-Star, is supposed to be a role player with the Dallas Mavericks,

Shaq Gives Us A Fitting Ending; Madness Takes Over NYC

Published on 2011-06-03 23:01:23

It’s officially over. Shaq Diesel is done. For as long as he’s stayed in the spotlight and for all that he’s milked it for, O’Neal’s press conference speech was interestingly speedy. He must’ve had one sentence on each one of thos

Grand Opening: Akomplice Flagship Store

Published on 2011-06-03 17:00:47

In 2011, while most companies may be scaling back, Akomplice is moving ahead full-fledged. Their latest endeavor finds them teaming with one of their long-time retailers, Fuzion, to create a truly unique, collaborative store space in Santa Barbara, C

The Lightest Shoe In Basketball Is Now Available

Published on 2011-06-03 16:00:36

With a beautiful weekend on tap here in NYC, we wanted to give you a heads up that the adidas adiZero Crazy Light is finally available at retailers across the county. And if you’re not feeling any of the in-line colorways, know that you can als

And So It Begins: Dime’s NBA Draft Diary With Isaiah Thomas, Part 2

Published on 2011-06-03 15:00:15

We Reminisce: Michael Jordan Shrugs At Himself

Published on 2011-06-03 14:30:42

19 years ago, what were you doing today? June 3. 1992. Chances are you weren’t in the NBA Finals. And chances are you weren’t hitting six threes in a half because as you know, it’s kinda rare. Rare enough that the GOAT did it 19 yea

Gilbert Arenas Back On Twitter & Purging His Kicks

Published on 2011-06-03 14:00:46

Don’t call it a comeback… but Gilbert Arenas is back slinging knowledge in 140 character segments on Twitter at his handle @agentzeroshow. And to welcome his new followers to the hilarity of Gil tweets, he’s giving away some personal kicks. Aro

An Adorable 8-Year-Old Girl Reads Nate Robinson’s Tweets

Published on 2011-06-03 13:00:14

The writers for Jimmy Kimmel Live should win an Emmy for this… Who’s the most entertaining NBA player to follow on Twitter? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_real_aron. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a fan of Dime Magazine on Fac

Dime Exclusive: Q&A With Hoops Writer Charley Rosen, Part Two

Published on 2011-06-03 12:30:27

One of the most acclaimed basketball writers in the world, Charley Rosen has spent years around the game. He played it at an MVP-level for Hunter College from 1959-62. He played it in the Eastern League (a forerunner to the CBA). And he coached it wi

Tattoo Time With Mike Tyson: Kobe, LeBron, DeShawn & Birdman

Published on 2011-06-03 12:00:08

Apparently Jimmy Kimmel just started to notice that players in the NBA had tattoos. So who better to judge the artwork than the always entertaining Mike Tyson. Watch as Iron Mike dishes on the ink of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, DeShawn Stevenson, Keny

NBA Draft: Oregon’s Michael Dunigan Carves His Own Path

Published on 2011-06-03 11:30:47

I don’t have the exact statistics handy, but I’m sure of this: the NBA is a code that’s damn near impossible to crack. Of the thousands of potential prospects in collegiate competition and foreign clubs around the world, there are still only 60

Dirk And Dallas With The Comeback Of Their Lives

Published on 2011-06-03 00:23:36

OMG. LOL. WTF. LMAO. Seriously, what did we watch? How did that happen? One minute Miami was introducing the first ever NBA Finals Dunk Contest, and the next the Mavs were canning Js all over the place, erasing a 15-point lead in the final seven minu

3 Keys To A Game 2 Heat Victory

Published on 2011-06-02 16:30:03

The time has finally come for LeBron, Wade and Bosh to prove themselves. Now, it’s either put up, or shut up and frankly, they only have one option. So far, Wade and LeBron have shown that they refuse to accept failure. However Dirk and the Mavs ar

3 Keys To A Game 2 Mavs Victory

Published on 2011-06-02 16:00:32

I never understood the 2-3-2 format of the NBA Finals. If the visiting team steals one of the first two games on the road, their fortunes are reversed. Not only have they stolen home-court advantage, they get to return home for three straight games a

We Reminisce: DeShawn vs. LeBron

Published on 2011-06-02 15:30:26

Now that the NBA Finals have kicked off, we can finally start milking the matchup for its several intriguing plotlines. The fact that these two teams met in the ’06 Finals seems to be one of the most popular subplots. However, what people are o

Stud Or Dud: Looking Forward To Ricky Rubio In The NBA

Published on 2011-06-02 15:00:31

Now that Ricky Rubio’s European career has most likely come to an end, it’s time to look at his NBA potential. Other international talents have stirred similar controversy when their overseas careers ended and the NBA horizon loomed. Take a look

Dime NBA Mock Draft 2.0

Published on 2011-06-02 14:00:22

Following the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago and feedback from various individual workouts around the league, we can continue to fine-tune how the draft will play out after the top spot. In the second of many Dime mock drafts leading up to June 23, kee

Nike Hyperdunk 2010 – Dirk Nowitzki Player Exclusive

Published on 2011-06-02 13:30:55

It seems like a million different versions of the Nike Hyperdunk 2010 have dropped this year, but I don’t hear anyone complaining. And I must say, I like this version personalized for Dirk Nowitzki a lot. Maybe it’s the Mavs colorway, or maybe it

LeBron Haters Come Together To “Defeat. Pure. Evil.”

Published on 2011-06-02 13:00:56

Do you still hate LeBron? Chances are if you live in Cleveland then you probably do. As the playoffs have gone on, the former Cav King has taken the same dagger used in the Decision, and casually twisted it and turned it, digging deeper with each rou

Dime Exclusive: Q&A With Hoops Writer Charley Rosen, Part One

Published on 2011-06-02 12:30:50

Shaquille O’Neal Is Out; Ricky Rubio Is In

Published on 2011-06-01 23:14:04

Shaq. Shaqfu. Shaqtus. The Big Shamrock. Shaq-deezy. The Diesel. Superman. And of course, Kazaam. Shaquille O’Neal retired today after 19 seasons, the Big Shamrock himself finally calling it quits via the new social media platform Tout (never heard

We Reminisce: Shaq Selected No. 1 Overall In The 1992 NBA Draft

Published on 2011-06-01 16:00:08

I’m sure you’ll be reading and seeing a lot about Shaquille O’Neal over the next few days, but it’s time to take it back for a minute to the moment it all started: June 24, 1992. I wonder if Craig Sager even remembers this…

NBA Draft: The Best Player To Go Undrafted Will Be Kansas State’s Jacob Pullen

Published on 2011-06-01 15:30:32

There’s a reason that basketball has been thriving again in Manhattan, Kansas. And it’s less about Bob Huggins, Michael Beasley and Bill Walker’s respectively quick residencies; it has to do with Coach Frank Martin and his beast of a senior gua

A Video Tribute To Shaq

Published on 2011-06-01 14:30:01

Shaquille O’Neal recorded 12 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks in 32 minutes before fouling out in his first NBA game on Nov. 6, 1992 against Miami. He now retired with 28,596 points (5th in NBA history), 13,099 rebounds (12th in NBA history

Breaking News: Shaq Retires

Published on 2011-06-01 13:55:20

As a social media pioneer in his own right, Shaquille O’Neal has broken another barrier today, this time becoming the first NBA player to announce his retirement on Twitter – via video no less. Using the hashtag #ShaqRetires, O’Neal

The Top 5 Reasons This Isn’t The 2006 NBA Finals

Published on 2011-06-01 13:30:15

Many things were different in 2006. Our president was still white, Osama still roamed the deserts and no one had even heard of Soulja Boy. Yet, the NBA was still as competitive as ever as the upstart Miami Heat took on the Dallas Mavericks in a wild

Dime NBA Draft Profile: UConn’s Kemba Walker

Published on 2011-06-01 12:45:25

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Open Letter To Scottie Pippen

Published on 2011-06-01 12:15:35

You may have noticed that the drama surrounding Scottie Pippen‘s comments concerning the NBA’s G.O.A.T. had begun to die down. Well, that was only because Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was late to the party. In the letter below posted on his website, h

NBA 2K12 – 2011 NBA Finals Commercial

Published on 2011-06-01 12:00:13

NBA 2K is back with a vengeance. Here’s the official TV spot that premiered before the start of the NBA Finals last night. And if you’re looking to circle a date on your calendar, NBA 2K12 will be available everywhere Oct. 4, 2011. (Note:

Warrior Games: Future For Monta Ellis Could Be Up In The Air

Published on 2011-06-01 11:30:57

Trading your best player never, at least on the surface, appears to be a solution. Trading your leading scorer, an offensive jackrabbit that can get you buckets all over the court, is going to make you better? Seems backwards. But sometimes, change i

The Lakers Backpedal; And Ron Artest Is Unplugged

Published on 2011-05-29 23:38:00

Whoops. So it looks like the Lakers are having a few regrets about not running the Mike Brown hiring by Kobe before pulling the trigger. Why would you want to discuss who your franchise player and future Hall-of-Famer would be playing under for at le

Cleveland Sets Their Sights On Both Irving & Williams

Published on 2011-05-28 23:09:45

In some news that shouldn’t really be a surprise considering how putrid their roster is, the Cavs are possibly looking to trade up to grab the second pick in the NBA Draft. If you’re keeping track, that would leave them with the top two p

The GOAT Takes A Hit; Portland And Roy Could Be At Odds

Published on 2011-05-27 23:00:59

Scottie can never stay out of the spotlight long can he? After watching LeBron and the Heat decimate the Bulls over the final four games of the Eastern Conference Finals, Pippen spoke up yesterday on ESPN’s Mike & Mike In The Morning. Is &

The Number 23: Rapper SL Jones Claims It

Published on 2011-05-27 15:30:10

“I know you looking at the cover like 23? This n#$%^ callin’ himself Michael Jordan now?” Within the intro’s first 30 seconds, SL Jones lets it be known: he might not be calling himself the best, but he’s here to stay. &

We Reminisce: D-Wade- 2006 Finals

Published on 2011-05-27 14:00:06

With everyone so caught up in the unbelievable play of LeBron James, and of course what Scottie Pippen had to say about it, we are forgetting something. What happens if Dwyane Wade gets his game back? The last time Wade was in the Finals, he certainl

Nation’s Best H.S. Players Hitting L.A. For Nike’s EYBL

Published on 2011-05-27 13:00:12

With a short break in NBA action this Memorial Day Weekend as the Finals approach, it’s a great opportunity to catch some other hoop action. And beyond lacing it up at the rec, if you’re in the Los Angeles area, make sure to catch Nike’s Elite

Scottie Pippen: LeBron Might Be The GOAT

Published on 2011-05-27 12:00:13

Scottie Pippen always had MJ’s back, on or off the court. They were partners in crime, two bloodhounds who unleashed the wrath of Chicago on the NBA for 10 seasons. And even as he settled into retirement, Pippen has stayed true to what he belie

Wale Takes The Stage Wearing The New Washington Jersey

Published on 2011-05-27 11:00:09

TUPAC BACK! Nah just kidding. But that song off Maybach Music Group’s new album, “Self Made,” was just one half of a medley done by the group on Jimmy Kimmel Live earlier this week. Wale emerged during the performance of “Play

The Hangover: Untold Stories From The NBA

Published on 2011-05-27 10:00:08

Nothing ever made it so fun and so normal to be drunk and stupid and reckless as the adventures of a few post-graduate, obnoxious friends did. Phil. Stu. Doug. The weirdly sexual Alan, jockstrap and nakedness along with him. The Hangover 2 is now pla

Last Men Standing

Published on 2011-05-26 23:57:46

If these conference finals proved anything, it’s that experience means something. But so does thirst. That thirst for a ring drove the Mavs to take out the Thunder and last night, the Heat, specifically LeBron James, used that thirst to stab Ch

adidas adiZero Crazy Light vs. “The Other Guys” – Round 3

Published on 2011-05-26 16:00:08

Ever since the adidas adiZero Crazy Light was unveiled, people have been asking the same question: Is it really the lightest basketball shoe ever? As good scientists, the folks at adidas conducted several trials to test this assertion, and what you s

The Making Of: Blake Griffin Dunks Over A Tiger

Published on 2011-05-26 15:00:47

Apparently winning Rookie of the Year and becoming an All-Star weren’t enough for Blake Griffin this season. He wants more. So in-between offseason workouts, Blake found himself camping outside of the id Software offices in Dallas making his case t

Where Are They Now: Wayne Simien

Published on 2011-05-26 14:00:18

It’s hard to forget the name Wayne Simien. And I doubt anyone in Kansas ever will. This January, the 28-year-old had his No. 23 jersey hoisted into the rafters at Allen Fieldhouse with the hardware to deserve it. Consensus First-Team All-Americ

Nike Air Max Hyped – Luol Deng Player Exclusive

Published on 2011-05-26 13:00:16

To make the play, you’ve got to be on the floor. And for Chicago, no one plays more minutes than Luol Deng. Sliding between different positions, roles and techniques, he fills the stat sheet with whatever the team needs. And tonight, they’ll

Lakers: Andrew Bynum Is Untouchable

Published on 2011-05-26 11:30:01

If it’s left up to the Lakers vice president Jim Buss, Andrew Bynum isn’t going anywhere. He will not trade him, wouldn’t trade him for Carmelo Anthony or any other star wing player. And don’t hold your breath L.A., if Buss ha

The Truth: What NBA Superstar Is Actually Clutch In The Playoffs

Published on 2011-05-26 10:45:57

Did you know that oysters are aphrodisiacs? Maybe you didn’t, but you probably weren’t surprised when I told you. When you eat them, there’s that little extra kick that rattles around your body. It’s that same inexplicable, know-it-when-you-s

Why The Bulls Should Re-Sign Jamal Crawford

Published on 2011-05-26 10:00:18

The most common criticism that people have had against the Bulls this season has been their lack of a true scorer outside of Derrick Rose. Never was that more evident than in the last five minutes of regulation and overtime of Game 4, when Rose essen

Serge Ibaka Clearly Doesn’t Watch Film On Dirk Nowitzki

Published on 2011-05-26 09:30:50

Dirk Nowitzki was virtually unstoppable throughout the Western Conference Finals. But with that said, it’s not like he was doing anything different night in and night out. So after watching Dirk slip past Serge Ibaka with a nice spin move from

Dirk Is A Boss

Published on 2011-05-26 01:11:01

You heard it in the classroom. You heard it from your uncles. You heard it from your momma. We’re not sure who Dirk heard it from, but we know it was in German: “If at first you don’t succeed…” and yeah, you know the rest. After missing an

adidas adiZero Crazy Light vs. “The Other Guys” – Round 2

Published on 2011-05-25 17:00:46

We Reminisce: Tracy McGrady

Published on 2011-05-25 16:00:39

“He looks like the devil.” Don’t even know why I said it. They didn’t look alike, outside of the glare. Spring 1999. Vince had set it off. On fire. Maybe that’s why “devil” came up. The first time I had ever really s

Leaders 1354 “Chicago Leaders” T-Shirt

Published on 2011-05-25 15:30:38

This year, the whole city of Chicago rallied around Derrick Rose and the Bulls. And with their backs up against the wall, Bulls Nation needs to stand up and stand strong. So if you’re in the Windy City and going to the United Center for tomorro

Running Diary: Game 4, Bulls/Heat

Published on 2011-05-25 14:45:11

A night after Sir Dirk Nowitzki went all epic in OKC (yes, you read that right, I’ve officially knighted him), there was no way I was letting another pivotal Game 4 pass me by without a live journal (not that kind of LiveJournal). Chicago needed th

[UPDATE] Mike Brown Will Be Named The Lakers New Head Coach

Published on 2011-05-25 14:30:54

UPDATE: Reports are now that this a is a done deal. Chris Broussard just tweeted the following: “Deal is done. Mike Brown and Lakers agree to 4-year, $18.25 million deal. Team option for 4th year. Brown gets $2.5 mil if option not taken.”

Dime Q&A: The Re-Emergence Of Five-Star Basketball

Published on 2011-05-25 13:30:46

When I think back to my childhood years and developing my basketball game, like many others my age, I think of the summers when I attended Five-Star Basketball camps. About 10-15 years ago, Five-Star was the most prestigious grassroots basketball org

Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Low – EYBL Player Exclusive

Published on 2011-05-25 13:00:16

The EYBL (Elite Youth Basketball League) is in its second season and features 40 elite 17-and-under travel team programs spanning 27 states and Canada. After events in Virginia and Texas, the league heads to Cali for Memorial Day Weekend. With that,

Spotted: Bobby Simmons In A L.E.P. Bogus Boys Music Video

Published on 2011-05-25 12:00:39

You don’t get more Chicago than Bobby Simmons. He was born in Chicago, played high school ball (Simeon Career Academy) and college ball (DePaul University) in Chicago and spends his offseasons training in Chicago. So while you might think it

Andrea Bargnani Hints At Wanting Out Of Toronto

Published on 2011-05-25 11:00:44

On paper, Andrea Bargnani has the makeup of a franchise player. He’s seven-feet tall, only 25 years old and averaged over 21 points per game this past season. But despite all that, the Raptors only won 22 games, with Bargnani missing eight of t

Dreams Money Can Buy

Published on 2011-05-25 00:18:08

Jordanesque? That’s what a lot are saying. LeBron James (35 points) contributed all over the court in Miami’s 101-93 Game 4 win. This wasn’t about winning. It was merely surviving, making it through an overtime game where Wade didn&

Leaders 1354 “Chicago Bullies” T-Shirt

Published on 2011-05-24 17:00:35

This year, the whole city of Chicago rallied around Derrick Rose and the Bulls. And with their backs up against the wall in tonight’s Game 4, Bulls Nation needs to stand up and stand strong. So if you’re in the Windy City going out to cat

The NBA’s Lost Tapes

Published on 2011-05-24 16:00:23

Damn, fewer things are more disappointing than finding out Lost Tapes 2 probably won’t happen, or at least won’t be happening any time soon. Within the past week, NaS finally put to rest the rumors, admitting that his label, Def Jam, kind

Nike Zoom KD III – Scoring Champ Edition (Home)

Published on 2011-05-24 15:00:49

Last week, we showed you the road colorway of the special Scoring Champ Edition of Kevin Durant‘s signature Nike Zoom KD III. And if you liked that, check out what he wore last night at home. What do you think? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_re

A Birthday List For Joe Dumars

Published on 2011-05-24 14:30:05

I’m sure if there were a way to change the date of your birthday, Joe Dumars would do it. Alas, you can’t, and this date marks the 48th birthday of the current Pistons’ President of Basketball Operations and two-time NBA champion. But, I doubt

This Is How The Gods Made The Thunder

Published on 2011-05-24 13:30:29

Way back when, Macedonian generals returned home from battle to a heap of lavish praise and gifts. As long as their aggression brought back the fruitful spoils of devastation, all was forgiven. That is Russell Westbrook. If he were an historical figu

Kentucky Tops Ryan Harrow’s List, Decision By Friday

Published on 2011-05-24 13:00:38

Just a year ago, Ryan Harrow was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Georgia after averaging 32.4 points, 6.3 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 3.5 steals per game at Walton High School (Marietta, Ga.). But after a season in Raleigh, N.C. a

2011 NBA Finals Commercials From The Philippines

Published on 2011-05-24 12:00:15

Dahil Amazing Talaga, that’s Filipino for Where Amazing Happens. And if you know anything about the Philippines, you know the people there are crazy about the NBA. So with the Finals starting up pretty soon, check out three commercials that hav

1-on-1: A Game 7,000 Miles In The Making

Published on 2011-05-24 11:30:29

It didn’t used to be like this. He used to be so small. When I was a senior in high school, my youngest brother Tim was nine. I was the big brother, the family basketball star that the cheerleaders chanted for. He was a doughy little kid who sat wi

NBA Draft: WSU’s Klay Thompson Is 2011′s Best Shooting Guard

Published on 2011-05-24 11:00:29

When Washington State junior Klay Thompson decided that his playing days in Pullman had come to an early close this past spring, the decision seemed to come with some hesitation attached. Leaving school early is a difficult decision for any prospect

Dirk Brings The Noise

Published on 2011-05-24 01:28:44

Hello? KD, you there? Russell? Heeelloooo? Scottie Brooks is that you? Damn, Dirk really shut up an entire team, an entire city. Brooks said in the postgame that if you aren’t upset after a loss like this, then you can’t get upset over an

Manu Ginobili: I Played With A Broken Arm In The Playoffs

Published on 2011-05-23 16:00:55

How ironic: one of the NBA’s worst floppers wasn’t given credit for his superhuman performance because he didn’t quite flaunt it. In the midst of a Western cinderella rudely exposing the Spurs in the first round, we all missed somet

Sneak Peek: Derrick Rose adidas adiZero Crazy Light Commercial

Published on 2011-05-23 15:00:25

In his new commercial spot premiering tonight, Derrick Rose tells us to remember the number 9.8. It’s not the number on the shot clock, or the seconds left in the game, but rather the weight in ounces of the new adidas adiZero Crazy Light. Set

New York City’s Rice High School Closing, Alumnus Responds

Published on 2011-05-23 14:30:33

In some sad and shocking news, New York City basketball powerhouse Rice High School, home to hoops stars such as Kemba Walker, Andre Barrett, Felipe Lopez and Kenny Satterfield, is shutting down in June. The former three-way power struggle between Ri

NBA 2K11: The Bulls Will Win The NBA Championship

Published on 2011-05-23 14:00:24

In real life, the Bulls might be down 2-1 and be driving an emptying bandwagon. But on the sticks in NBA 2K11, they are champions, says 2K Sports. Using 12-minute quarters with the latest roster updates on the All-Star difficulty, our friends over at

NBA Trade Rumor: Cavs Offer No. 4 Pick For Rudy Gay

Published on 2011-05-23 13:00:59

No matter what Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley says, teams are going to continue to make trade offers for Rudy Gay. And for a team like the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have long coveted the fifth-year swingman, they’re going to keep trying

Clip of the Day: Kyle Singler’s Ultimate Trick Shot Tape

Published on 2011-05-23 12:30:04

Since graduating from Duke University earlier this month, Kyle Singler has been shuffling around with workouts, camps and excessive traveling from North Carolina to L.A. The kid’s been busy – as have every NBA Draft hopeful as we inch clo

Super Bowl Champ Jermichael Finley Attributes Success To AAU Basketball

Published on 2011-05-23 12:00:50

A member of two championship football teams – one collegiate and one pro – Jermichael Finley has been a winner at every level. But despite boasting countless pigskin achievements on his résumé, the Green Bay Packers tight end still attributes h

You Must’ve Forgot: My 10 Favorite NBA Commercials

Published on 2011-05-23 11:00:33

I’m not normally one to mute commercials. First off, I’m not 80. And second, I’ve never had a problem with most. Sometimes, you’ll get annoying ones. Yet every once in a while, you’ll catch a gem. But some of these comme

NBA Trade Rumor: Bucks Open To Trading Brandon Jennings

Published on 2011-05-23 10:00:39

It’s crazy the difference a year can make. Last season, Brandon Jennings led the Bucks to the playoffs and a near first round upset of the Hawks. Averaging 15.5 points, 5.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game, I made the argument that

Chris Bosh: No More Shine Blockas

Published on 2011-05-23 01:03:14

At this point, you’ve heard it all. Miami only has “two great players.” Should’ve signed Amar’e. He melts in the clutch. He’s soft. The fake tough guy. The Bosh-trich. Over the last year, we’ve all heard the dude get killed

Dallas Turns Out The Lights

Published on 2011-05-21 23:56:38

Dear Dallas, watching you shred the Thunder in the first half was almost too much. We couldn’t take it, the beatdown was too ruthless. And also thank you for killing the stereotype. As the game jumped into the fourth quarter, OKC started rollin

Monster’s Ball

Published on 2011-05-20 23:27:53

Russell Westbrook better be ready tonight. This is it. This is his moment. In Game 2, he was benched, for differing reasons. Some sources said it was because he screwed up a play at the end of the third quarter. Others maintained it was only because

We Reminisce: Michael Jordan Wins The 1996 NBA MVP

Published on 2011-05-20 15:00:55

On this day in 1996, Michael Jordan was named the NBA’s MVP, capping off a regular season that saw Chicago win 72 games and MJ be named the All-Star Game MVP. He went on to win the Finals MVP while Phil Jackson won Coach of the Year and Toni Ku

6-Pack: Ranking The Best NBA Stars Still Alive

Published on 2011-05-20 13:30:38

This is it. The final four. Winning time. Legacies are on the line (Dirk). Some are working for a name (KD, Westbrook, Rose). The dark side is looking for redemption (LeBron, Wade). If you checked out Mike & Mike in the Morning earlier this week

Playboy Playmate Francesca Frigo Is Mars Blackmon

Published on 2011-05-20 13:15:12

Who doesn’t want to be Mars Blackmon? In March it was Blake Griffin; now it’s Playboy Playmate Francesca Frigo (Miss August 2010). Watch as Frigo puts a spin on the classic commercial in a teaser for Playboy’s forthcoming feature on

A Note To David Kahn: Keep The Pick

Published on 2011-05-20 12:30:29

All it took was the magical luck of Nick Gilbert to fluster David Kahn. Rumors indicate that the Minnesota GM is shopping the No. 2 pick, with the Indiana Pacers and Danny Granger headlining a possible deal. Considering the practical, on-the-court ro

Kobe Bryant x Nike SB Zoom Eric Koston 1

Published on 2011-05-20 11:30:34

I don’t blame you if you don’t know who Eric Koston is. I mean, you wouldn’t be coming to DimeMag.com to read about the latest and greatest in skateboarding. But as you’ve seen in the past from Nike, they do a great job at bridging the gap an

Who’s Better: Derrick Rose Or Chris Paul?

Published on 2011-05-20 10:30:01

Sometimes it’s age. Often it’s losing. But this year, it was a combination of a lot of things, like injury, boredom and Derrick Rose‘s MVP takeover. Chris Paul was the model for NBA point guards, considered probably the best pure le

Blake Griffin Dunks Over A Tiger

Published on 2011-05-20 10:00:27

Was Scott Brooks Right to Bench Russell Westbrook in the 4th Quarter?

Published on 2011-05-20 09:30:18

By now we all know what went down in the 4th quarter of last night’s Thunder/Mavs game (if you need a refresher on the drama, GO HERE). We just want to know one thing from our readers: Did Scott Brooks do the right thing by benching Russell Wes

Kevin Durant’s Ridiculously Filthy Dunk On Brendan Haywood

Published on 2011-05-20 09:00:28

Do we need to say anything else? I didn’t think so. Was this the best dunk of Durant’s career? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_real_aron. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a fan of Dime Magazine on Facebook HERE.

The Superhuman Beard

Published on 2011-05-20 00:16:57

We used to think the best part of James Harden was his beard. Not anymore. Not with the way he helped spearhead a huge 106-100 Game 2 win for the Thunder by scoring 10 points in the fourth quarter. After a first game that saw Dallas’ bench chew

Happy Birthday Kevin Garnett!

Published on 2011-05-19 16:00:02

Wow. Kevin Garnett turned 35 years old today. I feel so old. While he’s made some enemies in the last few years, when KG hangs ‘em up in about four or five years (most people close to him believe he’s still got a lot left), I’

Jalen Rose’s 1969 “Dukes Of Hazzard” Dodge Charger

Published on 2011-05-19 15:00:02

Are you looking for a new ride this summer? If you are, and have a little extra cash, starting May 22 you can bid to win a classic straight from Jalen Rose‘s personal collection. It’s not just any car either. It’s one of the world&#

Preparing For The NBA Draft With Duke’s Kyrie Irving

Published on 2011-05-19 14:00:52

With the NBA Pre-Draft Camp going on in Chicago, potential No. 1 pick Kyrie Irving is in the house, but not taking part in the drills. So while you can’t see him on the court on ESPNU, check out the future NBA point guard going through a workou

Kendrick Perkins Doesn’t Like Tyson Chandler

Published on 2011-05-19 13:00:14

For a while, we thought it was an act. It became a game: what does he do away from the court? Who hangs out with him? Does he ever smile? Now it’s hard to tell. Does Kendrick Perkins like anyone? A lot of people think he’s lost something

Chicago’s Finest: Dwyane Wade And Derrick Rose

Published on 2011-05-19 12:00:29

Two superstars. One city. Chicago produces talent every year, but it’s still amazing to think that Derrick Rose and Dwyane Wade are both from the CHI and are now playing each other for a trip to the NBA Finals. Check out this video with two of

Top 10 NBA Playoff Dunks Of The 21st Century

Published on 2011-05-19 11:00:07

The dunk may be the most efficient method for securing two points, but it has evolved into the most visible platform for pure power, unbridled enthusiasm and exuberant jubilation. In the grand scheme of basketball, one basket midway through the game

Who’s Better: Kobe Or D-Wade?

Published on 2011-05-19 10:00:39

They’re considered the two premier shooting guards of this generation. Both have won championships, Finals MVPs and both are on their way to the Hall of Fame. But was this year a passing of the torch? Have we seen the last of Kobe Bryant‘

Omer Asik Blocks Dwyane Wade At The Rim, Comes Back Bloodied

Published on 2011-05-19 09:30:58

I’ve watched this clip probably 15 times, and I still can’t figure out where the blood came from… Leave us your explanation in the comments below, and the best answer will win a prize from the Dime office. What happened? Follow Aron

Udonis Haslem Posterizes Keith Bogans, Then Derrick Rose

Published on 2011-05-19 09:00:02

If you read Sean Sweeney’s piece on Udonis Haslem yesterday, you kind of expected something like this to happen. But beating out LeBron with two SportsCenter-worthy dunks? I don’t think anyone saw that coming. That is, anyone but Udonis H

LeBron. Clutch.

Published on 2011-05-19 00:29:06

This is LeBron‘s personal retribution tour. Whenever we think we have him figured out, have the Heat pinned down to finally wilt and fall apart against better “teams,” the NBA’s Most Hated steps up. He closed out Boston, ended

The 10 Greatest NBA Players With No Championship Jewelry

Published on 2011-05-18 16:00:24

Dirk Nowitzki‘s scalding destruction of the Thunder last night was one of the best shooting performances in NBA history. It was so good, Dirk had people suddenly vaulting him into the discussion with the best players ever. While Nowitzki will u

Sneak Peek: 2011 NBA Draft Caps

Published on 2011-05-18 15:00:58

New York’s Search For A Franchise Point Guard

Published on 2011-05-18 14:00:06

The Knicks weren’t in the lottery last night, but they might have benefited from the happenings anyways. Now that Cleveland is set with the top overall selection, and almost assuredly will take Kyrie Irving, it leaves them with a logjam at poin

And So It Begins: Dime’s NBA Draft Diary With Isaiah Thomas

Published on 2011-05-18 13:00:54

Nike Zoom KD III – Scoring Champ Edition

Published on 2011-05-18 12:30:03

Sure everyone’s talking about Dirk Nowitzki‘s performance last night, but let’s no forget what Kevin Durant did in the losing effort. Try 40 points on 10-of-18 shooting (18-of-19 from the line), along with eight rebounds, five assis

Behind The Scenes At The NBA Draft Lottery

Published on 2011-05-18 11:30:45

Yesterday was one of my favorite days of the year. No, it wasn’t my birthday or the night I bet my buddy that Dirk Nowitzki would go H.A.M. Rather, last night was the 27th annual NBA Draft Lottery at the NBA Entertainment Studios in Secaucus, N

Northern Colorado’s Devon Beitzel Is “Little Jimmer” No More

Published on 2011-05-18 10:45:35

With the order now set and the NBA Draft looming in June, prospects across the nation are gearing up for team workouts, combines and camps to workout in front of NBA scouts. But while most are hell bent on making it to the League, others are trying t

Miami’s Udonis Haslem: “I Have To Get Minutes”

Published on 2011-05-18 10:00:10

Imagine if you were on a team, lobbying for more playing time, and were asked, “Well, what have you done to earn it?” Right now, Miami’s Udonis Haslem would have to say “Um, in seven playoff minutes so far, I haven’t sco

Dirk Nowitzki Goes David Hasselhoff On Serge Ibaka

Published on 2011-05-18 09:30:21

It’s hard to pick just one play from Dirk Nowitzki‘s epic 48-point performance from last night, but this spin move on Serge Ibaka is as good as any. After last night, who do you think wins the series? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_real_a

Everyone In The World Wouldn’t Have Stopped Dirk…

Published on 2011-05-18 00:03:49

Dirk Nowitzki is kind of a decent player. We can give him that because we already used up pretty much every adjective, verb, adverb, noun, clause, subject-predicate, picture, sentence, word ever associated with the English language to describe his 48

Dime NBA Mock Draft: Cleveland Snags The Top Pick, And Probably Kyrie Irving

Published on 2011-05-17 20:00:59

Following tonight’s NBA Draft Lottery at the NBA Entertainment studio in Secaucus, New Jersey, now we can begin to get an idea of how the rest of the draft will play out after the top spot. This is the first of many Dime mock drafts leading up to J

Clip Of The Day: The Weirdest H.O.R.S.E. Game Ever

Published on 2011-05-17 16:00:59

If you are bored and stuck at a desk at work, check out Barats and Bereta on YouTube. They’ve done some funny/wild videos. In this one, they play the weirdest game of H.O.R.S.E. ever. What do you think? Follow Sean on Twitter at @SEANesweeney.

Give John Wall Some Love

Published on 2011-05-17 15:30:00

Kind of random today, but as I was checking out ESPN First Take this morning, I caught an argument from the guys saying Kyrie Irving will be better than John Wall in five years. My only reaction was: Is this a joke? It’s funny because I think I

Transition Game: 10 Sleepers In The Draft Who Will Excel In The NBA

Published on 2011-05-17 13:30:17

The move from high school to college is a ballplayer’s most dramatic change. Growing up, they were the best players on the court, hyped as the best anyone had ever seen. The expectations entering college are through the roof. Once they finally

Arizona’s Lamont “MoMo” Jones To Transfer, Future Plans Unknown

Published on 2011-05-17 13:00:33

With 14 teams hoping for the ping-pong balls to bounce their way at tonight’s NBA Draft Lottery, everyone’s vying for a chance to draft Arizona’s Derrick Williams. Following the departure of this year’s Pac-10 Player of the Ye

2011 NBA Finals Commercial – “Magic’s Sweetest Moment”

Published on 2011-05-17 12:30:51

With the Western Conference Finals starting tonight, the NBA has graced us with their fourth commercial spot for the 2011 NBA Finals. Watch as the official basketball of the NBA (this time voiced by Roy Firestone) sits down with Magic Johnson to talk

The Da Vinci Code: Measuring NBA Playoff Value By Position

Published on 2011-05-17 11:30:28

When C.J. Watson replaces Derrick Rose, Chicago fans collectively hold their breath. While their star briefly recharges the batteries, they can only hope that he does not shed his offensive leash. In a structured offense, an overconfident backup can

Memphis Owner: “We’re Not Trading Rudy Gay”

Published on 2011-05-17 11:00:39

There are two sides to this argument. On one end, there’s a crowd convinced that when 20-point scorer Rudy Gay comes back, he’s going to eat away at Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol‘s dinner plates. Trade him this summer, they say. Memp

2011 NBA Finals Commercial – “Dr. J’s Big Play”

Published on 2011-05-17 10:30:24

With the Western Conference Finals starting tonight, the NBA has graced us with their third commercial spot for the 2011 NBA Finals. Watch as the official basketball of the NBA (this time voiced by Roy Firestone) sits down with Julius Erving to discu

Opposites Will Collide In Dallas

Published on 2011-05-16 23:45:07

How long will it take the Mavs to get the creaky joints moving again? The Western Conference Finals finally kick off in Dallas tonight at 9 p.m. ET and the Mavs need to be sharp after having more than a week off. One team is coming off a dragged out,

Spotted: Amar’e Stoudemire’s New Billboard In Times Square

Published on 2011-05-16 16:00:51

Nearly a month after Carmelo Anthony got his first billboard in NYC, teammate Amar’e Stoudemire and Sheets energy strips are taking over Times Square with the company’s first foray into the ad world – part of a $10 million marketing cam

UNDRCRWN “Miami Against The World” Foam Finger

Published on 2011-05-16 15:30:05

I need to get something off my chest: I am obsessed with foam fingers. I don’t know what it is, but I think they’re awesome. In August, my friends at the Miami Heat sent me one of their three-player foam hands that had not one, not two, b

Suns CEO Wishes To End Homophobic Culture In The NBA

Published on 2011-05-16 14:30:11

Nearly trampled on by the bright lights of a Game 7 and the primetime coverage of the good versus bad tilt in Chicago, Phoenix Suns president and CEO Rick Welts took a courageous and huge step. In a New York Times article, Welts revealed that he is g

Wale Brings Derrick Rose On Stage In Chicago

Published on 2011-05-16 14:00:47

Rappers bringing NBA players on stage is nothing new. Last June, Drake brought out Kobe in L.A. after winning the ‘chip, Lil Wayne brought out Chris Paul and Steve Nash to get lap dances from Nicki Minaj, and now Wale is following suit with Der

Enstrumental x Sneaker Fiend “4 Wings & A Crossover” T-Shirt

Published on 2011-05-16 13:00:30

Not that Enstrumental or Sneaker Fiend needed a reason to collaborate and drop some new heat, but honoring the youngest MVP in league history is as good a time as any. Linking up with artist Hebru Brantley, the “4 Wings & A Crossover” tee is

Big Baby Will Most Likely Be Taking His Talents Elsewhere

Published on 2011-05-16 12:00:37

A few weeks ago, I listed Glen Davis as one of the top five pending unrestricted free agents in the NBA Playoffs. And even though he all but disappeared during the Celtics’ short postseason run – averaging an abysmal 4.9 points and 3.6 re

Dime Q&A: Candace Parker Talks Russia, Sparks & Ron Harper

Published on 2011-05-16 11:00:24

Mother of Lailaa; wife of Shelden; sister of Anthony. Candace Parker goes by many titles these days, but we all know her as arguably the best female athlete in the world. While she’s not in L.A. lighting it up for the Sparks, the 6-4 forward spends

The Book Of Z-Bo

Published on 2011-05-16 10:00:04

What’s a drama without a story arc? The character development, the plot, the compelling scenes, when good becomes bad, when darkness succumbs to light. Transformation. You need it all. Ask Spielberg, Scott and Scorsese. Ask Hemingway, Faulkner and

In Memoriam: How “The Legend” Put It All On The Line

Published on 2011-05-16 09:30:50

“What you are as a person is far more important that what you are as a basketball player.” – John Wooden There are many things in a child’s life that help to determine the path that he or she will follow. A series of events, achievements,

No One Wants It With KD & D-Rose

Published on 2011-05-15 23:51:45

Since we know the NBA won’t do it, we’re sorry Seattle. The NBA’s New Big Thing took their biggest step since leaving the Emerald City with a 105-90 series-clinching win over Memphis. When two teams are so evenly matched, so deadloc

Kevin Durant Better Be Ready For His Close-Up

Published on 2011-05-15 00:00:35

Kevin Durant better be ready. After turning in a John Starks-like 3-for-14 stinker on Friday night, Game 7 could be KD’s to win or lose. We know who Memphis will go to, and while Russell Westbrook has played very well, Durant can be the differe

The Return Of Z-Bo The Great

Published on 2011-05-14 00:17:29

For four games, Zach Randolph was held down. His shooting percentages dropped (never hitting above 36 percent). But the odds that the NBA’s Cinderella would go another 48 playing like Oliver Miller? 1 to 10. Or something like that. Randolph took ov

We Reminisce: Happy Birthday Dennis Rodman

Published on 2011-05-13 16:00:04

It’s only appropriate that it’s both Friday the 13th as well as Dennis Rodman‘s birthday. Perhaps the greatest rebounder in NBA history, he’s popping up everywhere lately, from having his jersey retired in Detroit to celebrati

The Odds: Eastern Conference Finals Edition

Published on 2011-05-13 15:00:48

With the Eastern Conference Finals set to kick off this weekend, there are almost too many subplots to dig into. There’s the battle between MVPs – the guy who won and the guy many thought should’ve won. There’s the battle of g

Clip Of The Day: French Hoops Amusement Park Training

Published on 2011-05-13 14:30:29

This is kind of crazy. We originally found this clip via Deadspin and the video was too wild not to share. The team in question, French pro squad Poitiers Basket 86, apparently has a new method of training to get them ready for the court: giant robot

NBA Draft: UCLA’s Tyler Honeycutt Is The Next Tayshaun Prince

Published on 2011-05-13 14:00:40

Earlier this week, I wrote that Butler’s Shelvin Mack could make an immediate impact in the right situation next year as an NBA rookie. While Mack’s current projection is slated somewhere between the late-first and mid-second round, there are sti

Jason Kidd Needs A Ring

Published on 2011-05-13 13:00:51

Jason Kidd is the NBA’s ultimate chameleon. It’s been 17 years and he’s still reinventing himself. He’s gone from a suped-up jet called “Ason” to the league’s most dangerous and valuable guard to a three-point shooting, shut-‘

2011 NBA Finals Commercial – “Larry’s Eyes”

Published on 2011-05-13 12:30:59

With the Conference Finals about to start, the NBA has graced us with their second commercial spot for the 2011 NBA Finals. Watch as the official basketball of the NBA (this time voiced by Roy Firestone) sits down with Magic Johnson to find out how i

Mark Cuban “He Fine Me” T-Shirt

Published on 2011-05-13 12:00:42

If I was ever going to buy an XFL jersey, it would have been a Rod Smart “He Hate Me” one. Now, for all you Dallas Mavericks fans out there, you can buy your very own Mark Cuban jersey tee with “He Fine Me” on the back and a d

The End On An Era: Paul Pierce Could Come Off The Bench

Published on 2011-05-13 11:00:01

Over his 13-year NBA career, Paul Pierce has started in 961 regular season games out of a possible 964 for the Boston Celtics. In the postseason, he’s a perfect 110-for-110. But after losing to the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, sending him hom

Carlos Boozer Thinks Miami Has Only Two Great Players

Published on 2011-05-13 10:00:59

Chris Bosh is paid like a superstar. But, there are a lot of people contending that he isn’t one. One of those is Carlos Boozer. Starting Sunday, the two All-Star power forwards will go head-to-head in the Eastern Conference Finals, and figure

Chicago Wants A Piece Of The Heat

Published on 2011-05-12 23:39:16

Celebrate Chicago. You’re back in the Final Four. After 13 years away, the Bulls have a shot once again to get back to the NBA Finals after murdering the Hawks 93-73. You want to know how exciting last night was? It was by far the worst night o

Three NBA Goliaths Are Searching For Ways To Beat David

Published on 2011-05-12 16:00:38

Dallas. Oklahoma City. Memphis. Miami. Chicago. Atlanta. If you had told someone six months ago that those teams would be the last six remaining in mid-May of these playoffs, you would’ve been laughed at. The Mavs, Heat and Hawks were full of p

The Real Reason The Celtics Lost

Published on 2011-05-12 15:00:25

Just like Alec Baldwin, Celtics fans should want to punch John Krasinski for ending their season. What’s the craziest tattoo you’ve ever seen? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_real_aron. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a fan of D

Born This Way: Austin Rivers Is The Dime/2K Sports National High School Player Of The Year

Published on 2011-05-12 14:00:46

You think you know, but you have no idea. Find out how Austin Rivers, the Dime/2K Sports National High School Player Of The Year, transformed from a regular, lovable kid to a cold-blooded basketball assassin, hated on for his dominance and swagger on

10 NBA Players Who Need A Documentary

Published on 2011-05-12 12:30:04

Since we know Steve Nash is starring in his own self-titled documentary, presumably on what it means to be Steve Nash, what other NBA players need their own movie? We’ve heard enough about LeBron and Kobe and Shaq and MJ and Magic and Bird. Wha

Almost The NBA Draft’s Most Unlikely Participant

Published on 2011-05-12 11:45:44

For most people in America, when they hear CSI, the award-winning CBS crime drama comes to mind. However, for some, CSI stands for the College of Staten Island, a City University of New York (CUNY) affiliate located on New York’s fifth borough.

2011 NBA Finals Commercial – “Jordan”

Published on 2011-05-12 11:00:07

With the Conference Finals about to start, the NBA has graced us with their first commercial spot for the 2011 NBA Finals. Watch as the official basketball of the NBA (this time voiced by John Slattery) looks back on a special moment he shared with M

Top 5 Highlights From The NBA All-Rookie First Team

Published on 2011-05-12 10:30:04

Yesterday, the NBA All-Rookie First Team was finally unveiled, with Blake Griffin securing the only unanimous selection of the group including John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Landry Fields and Gary Neal. As for the Clips’ wonder kid, we’ve been drop

The Lakers Are Ready To Move On Without Phil Jackson

Published on 2011-05-12 10:00:38

Who will coach the Lakers next season? Almost immediately upon getting knocked out of the playoffs, the focus of L.A.’s offseason turned to who will replace Phil Jackson and his 11 championship rings. Because they are the Lakers and because the

LeBron James Apologizes for The Decision

Published on 2011-05-12 09:00:49

After Miami took out the Celtics last night, potentially shuttering Boston’s “window” forever, LeBron was plaintive in the post-game press conference. In this clip he discusses his path to Miami, and although he doesn’t mentio

M.O.B.

Published on 2011-05-12 00:08:26

It’s officially “No Country For Old Men.” Talent kept Miami in it for 44 minutes. But intensity won it for them in the final four. The Heat finished their series-ending 97-87 win over Boston on a crazy 16-0 run. Want to know how pol

Nike Zoom KD III iD – Kevin Durant Game 5 Player Exclusive

Published on 2011-05-11 17:00:43

Kevin Durant is definitely a man of the people. Need another reason why? Tonight, he’ll debut this fan-designed colorway of the Nike Zoom KD III iD in Game 5 against the Grizzlies. Check ‘em out: If you’re feeling these, you can design your

We Reminisce: Robert “Tractor” Traylor Attends Nike Camp Force

Published on 2011-05-11 16:30:50

In honor of the late Robert “Tractor” Traylor, check out the Nike Camp Force commercial he starred in alongside Charles Barkley and Cynthia Cooper. What do you think? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_real_aron. Follow Dime on Twitter at @Di

Shaquille O’Neal Could Be Done

Published on 2011-05-11 15:45:34

This could be it for one of the most dominant players in NBA history. At the very least, it’s looking like it’ll be it for the rest of this season. While attempting to come back from a troublesome calf injury this weekend, Shaquille OR

2010-11 Dime/2K Sports High School All-American Team

Published on 2011-05-11 15:00:22

It’s tough to honestly pick an All-American team. Gone are the days when so much of the nation’s high school basketball talent was concentrated in major cities like New York, L.A., Chicago and Philly – now the game is everywhere, with superstar

Rajon Rondo & Red Bull Continue Giving Wings To Boston

Published on 2011-05-11 14:45:30

Even in the postseason, the season-long journey of the great Boston’s Got Wings program has continued to make a real, tangible impact on the City of Boston’s basketball courts. All season long, Red Bull has been donating $500 to Boston’

The Miami Heat: Seeing Is Believing

Published on 2011-05-11 13:45:23

Growth is normally transparent. You don’t actually see it, or realize it’s happening, until afterwards, until it’s too late. Sometimes you do all you can to stop something, but it doesn’t matter. Time never stops. It won’t wait. You mature

Trailer: Steve Nash Documentary

Published on 2011-05-11 13:00:36

We don’t know much, but this much we can tell you: Steve Nash is the subject of an upcoming documentary aptly titled, Nash. After directing Into the Wind as part of ESPN Films’ 30 for 30 series, it will be interesting to see Nash move bac

Breaking News: Robert “Tractor” Traylor Found Dead In Puerto Rico

Published on 2011-05-11 12:00:40

In shocking news, the No. 6 overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft, Robert “Tractor” Traylor, was found dead in his apartment in Puerto Rico this morning at the age of 34. Confirmed by his current basketball club, Vaqueros de Bayamón, it is

Derek Fisher: Retirement’s Not Even A Thought; Lakers Can Win

Published on 2011-05-11 11:30:04

If Derek Fisher decided to hang it up after the Lakers attended their own funeral the other night, you couldn’t be mad at him. He’ll turn 37 this August, has played 15 years in the League, and oh yeah, he’s won five NBA Championship

Derrick Rose And Chicago’s Defense Do Work

Published on 2011-05-10 23:53:10

We’re convinced the Hawks just don’t think. It’s like Atlanta came into Chicago last night with everyone telling them they wouldn’t win, and even the Bulls echoing that by going up 15 in the first half, and yet the Hawks just

We Reminisce: Ray Allen Dunks On Tracy McGrady

Published on 2011-05-10 15:30:46

After posting Ray Allen‘s dunk on Chris Bosh this morning, one of our commenters, Promoman, mentioned that his favorite Ray dunk was when he got Tracy McGrady. If you don’t remember, just over 10 years ago, the Bucks were up 2-0 in a best

NBA Draft: Butler’s Shelvin Mack Will Be This Year’s Greivis Vasquez

Published on 2011-05-10 14:15:38

Since jumping onto the national radar in Butler’s amazing 2010 National Championship run, Shelvin Mack has gone from unexpected surprise to burgeoning star. Last season, many of the accolades associated with the Bulldogs’ success was credited to

NBA.com StatsCube: A Geek’s Favorite Playground

Published on 2011-05-10 13:30:58

Ever wondered how Kevin Durant fared against Tony Allen throughout this season? Do you often catch yourself thinking aloud if the Knicks would’ve done better against Miami in the playoffs than they did Boston? Does Sasha Vujacic‘s impact

Clip Of The Day: A Song For Dirk

Published on 2011-05-10 13:00:18

Chances are you’ve never heard of German musician Flula Borg. To be honest, I had never either until I saw the following video. In honor of his favorite basketball player of all time, Dirk Nowitzki, watch Flula’s music video for “Hi

Dime Q&A: DeMar DeRozan Talks Raptors, NBA Draft & Lockout

Published on 2011-05-10 12:00:34

Whether it’s a need to find better shooters, fix their interior defense or figure out who exactly should run the ball club, the Toronto Raptors have their work cut out for them this offseason. Despite all this, the Raptors are optimistic headed

Dime NBA Draft Profile: Duke’s Kyrie Irving

Published on 2011-05-10 11:15:50

New Washington Wizards Jerseys, Colors & Logos

Published on 2011-05-10 10:30:34

In October, Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis put together a list of 101 Signs of Visible Change for the franchise. Among that list, under the headline “Change Wizards’ colors back to red, white and blue,” Leonsis wrote, “In-development.

Dwight Howard Thinks Orlando Media Is Trying To Push Him Out

Published on 2011-05-10 10:00:41

Does anyone think Dwight Howard was watching the games last night? He could’ve been. But we do know was that he was tweeting, and that he was aggravated. This upcoming season will be a major annoyance for both Howard and the Magic. There will b

Caught On Tape: Chris Mullin’s Amazing Trick Shot

Published on 2011-05-10 09:30:47

Yesterday at ESPN, a few production assistants were attempting some trick shots outside during their lunch break. Little did they know, future Hall of Famer Chris Mullin was going to walk by and show ‘em how it’s done. Off the wall, one b

Haters, It’s Time To Unite; Oklahoma City And Memphis Are Still Playing

Published on 2011-05-10 03:42:15

Before y’all start going in on Russell Westbrook, let’s take a step back. First, the average age of the Thunder starters is younger than the starters from Pitt. Second, Russ and Kevin Durant combined for 75 freakin’ points in a play

Rick Carlisle: Dirk Is A Top 10 NBA Player Ever

Published on 2011-05-09 15:30:32

Dirk Nowitzki has his lovers and haters. He’s a seven footer with some of the most incredible offensive gifts any player – regardless of size – has ever had and is one of just four players to have career averages in the postseason o

The 10 Most Surprising Sweeps In NBA Playoff History

Published on 2011-05-09 14:30:07

Even the most arduent Laker haters never saw this coming. A sweep? In the second round? To the Dallas Mavericks? There was no history to back it up, no real direct signs, nothing. L.A. had destroyed Dallas in their final matchup of the regular season

Andrei Kirilenko’s New Tattoo Is Ridiculously Amazing

Published on 2011-05-09 14:00:43

Other than taking some time off, what are you supposed to do once the season ends? How about go under the needle. Last week, we showed you Paul George‘s newest ink, but that has NOTHING on this. Now, thanks to Twitter, we have the latest from J

Swizz Beatz x Reebok Classics Kamikaze (Limited Edition)

Published on 2011-05-09 13:30:06

When word broke that Swizz Beatz was teaming up with Reebok for his own sneaker, people didn’t really know what to expect. But since then, everything we’ve seen and heard – including Swizz being named the creative director of the Re

Why The Hawks Are The Perfect Team For Atlanta

Published on 2011-05-09 12:30:03

Last night, the Atlanta Hawks put on an incredible performance against the Chicago Bulls to even their second round series at two game apiece. They played aggressive, moved the ball well and played with energy – all of which have not always bee

Kevin Love Talks About Kissing Your Hot Cousin

Published on 2011-05-09 12:00:38

Somehow I don’t remember Bobby Simmons or Darrell Armstrong turning the NBA Most Improved Player Award into marketing dollars, but Kevin Love must know something they don’t. In addition to his endorsement deal with Right Guard, Love is no

Cedric Maxwell: If Shaq Were A Horse, He’d Be Glue

Published on 2011-05-09 11:30:32

If you’re in need of a brief NBA history lesson, Cedric Maxwell played eight seasons and won two championships with the Celtics – including MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals. Currently a radio analyst for WEEI in Boston, Maxwell – who play

NBA Trade Rumor: Andre Iguodala For Rudy Gay Or Chris Kaman

Published on 2011-05-09 10:30:02

“I expect to be back in the NBA.” This was Andre Iguodala‘s response to the question, “Do you want to play for the 76ers next year?” after losing to the Heat in the first round of the playoffs. Not exactly a reassuring a

L.A. Attends Their Own Funeral

Published on 2011-05-09 09:45:54

As Kobe Bryant wandered off the American Airlines Center floor yesterday afternoon, he had to be asking himself “Why?” He was on his own, free to give a hug to Dallas coach Rick Carlisle and accept some words from DeShawn Stevenson. But he was al

L.A. Goes Out Like Champs…Or Not

Published on 2011-05-09 00:27:57

Did this really happen? On the day we come together to celebrate our favorite women, the Dallas Mavericks gave the Los Angeles Lakers a very un-motherly funeral, 122-86, to complete a cold-hearted, embarrassing sweep of the defending champs. Will Phi

The New Memphis Beat; Rajon Rondo Might Be An Alien

Published on 2011-05-08 00:59:43

Z-Booooooooooooo. If you wanted to watch the story of Zach Randolph, just check out the tape of the Grizzlies come-from-behind 101-93 overtime win over Oklahoma City. He wrapped his entire basketball career up in one 53-minute autobiography, being se

Dallas Buries The Lakers; Remember Derrick Rose’s Name

Published on 2011-05-07 02:13:40

Up 87-81 with only a few minutes to play, it felt like the Lakers had their mojo back. But just as they have all year, the defending champs couldn’t close as Dallas ended on a 17-5 to win 98-92 and push the Lakers from worried to dead. L.A.R

We Reminisce: Dirk Pulls Out The Half Dollar

Published on 2011-05-06 16:00:23

Before the run of “can’t stop, won’t stop” offensive playoff explosions from Dirk Nowitzki this year, 2006 stood as his magnum opus. We can’t forget, despite Dallas falling apart in the Finals, what he did that year. Her

Giveaway: Play Hoops, Get Fresh

Published on 2011-05-06 15:00:16

As you can imagine, when we’re not in the office during the spring and summer, we’re out on the blacktop hooping. And some days, we’ll even bounce from the office to do just that. Now, thanks to our friends at AXE, after you’ve done your work

The NBA’s 4 Best Power Forwards Of This Generation

Published on 2011-05-06 13:30:08

If this playoff run has shown anything, it’s that the game is changing. Not only are new teams sprouting up to beat back the mentally and physically-spent giants, but there’s a whole new era of players ready to take control. Earlier this week in

Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Low iD – Rajon Rondo Player Exclusives

Published on 2011-05-06 13:00:58

If you were to just go off jersey sales, Rajon Rondo would be the third most popular player in the NBA behind LeBron and Kobe. And one reason people might like him so much is because he’s always wearing the freshest kicks. Tomorrow, Rondo will

Jordan Fly Wade – Dwyane Wade Player Exclusives

Published on 2011-05-06 12:30:52

Yesterday, the Jordan Fly Wade officially dropped nationwide. But thankfully, Dwyane Wade has been giving us a preview of how they look (and perform) on the court throughout the playoffs. With that, check out two colorways made special just for him.

DimeTV: The Blake Show Starring Blake Griffin & Andy Richter

Published on 2011-05-06 11:45:21

To celebrate his newly awarded Rookie of the Year hardware, Blake Griffin and Nike decided it was finally time the Clippers forward had his own late-night talk show – this is Hollywood after all. And along with help from comedian Andy Richter,

John Calipari Gives John Wall The Advice To Follow Derrick Rose

Published on 2011-05-06 11:00:02

Not to get technical, but the real Rookie of the Year this season was John Wall. I mean, he was a rookie, and Blake Griffin was not. It’s that simple. Averaging 16.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 8.3 assists, Wall wasn’t able to follow in the foot

Who’s Better: Rajon Rondo Or Russell Westbrook?

Published on 2011-05-06 10:00:46

Two point guards. Two completely different games. You know the position is in good hands when one team has a defensive disrupter who sets people up as well as anyone in the league while the other is lead by a player who thinks attack first and attack

Never Before Seen Highlights Of Kentucky’s Enes Kanter

Published on 2011-05-06 09:30:12

After the NCAA ruled University of Kentucky freshman Enes Kanter permanently ineligible for receiving impermissible benefits while playing in Turkey two years ago, that hasn’t affected his NBA Draft stock one bit. The 6-11, 262-pound center is proj

Ron Artest Gets Punished; March Madness Loses It’s Voice

Published on 2011-05-06 01:32:37

Things went from bad to worse for the Lakers. After getting abused for 96 minutes by the one team still left in the playoffs known for never playing all 48, L.A. now faces a Game 3 on the road tomorrow night without their crazy starting small forward

Happy Birthday, Harold Miner!

Published on 2011-05-05 16:30:29

Baby Jordan will always be one of the greatest in our eyes… What’s your favorite Harold Miner memory? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_real_aron. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a fan of Dime Magazine on Facebook HERE.

Aquille Carr Plays Big In The Under Armour I-95 Elite Challenge

Published on 2011-05-05 15:45:47

The “Crime Stopper” was in the house Saturday afternoon at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland. With Byron Ashe of Friendship Collegiate (D.C.) scoring on him and harassing him the entire length of the court, Aquille Carr figured i

[UPDATE] Ron Artest Clotheslines J.J. Barea, Facing Possible Suspension

Published on 2011-05-05 15:00:55

UPDATE: Word just came out that Ron Artest has indeed been suspended for Game 3 in Dallas on Friday. More to come… This move by Ron Artest can be filed under “Knucklehead.” With a few seconds to go and the game decided last night, R

Palladium Baggy – “Chicago Red”

Published on 2011-05-05 14:30:02

Just like UNDRCRWN, it seems everyone wants to honor the youngest MVP in league history in some way. Today, it’s Palladium. To coincide with the announcement, Palladium has introduced a limited run of their signature Baggy boot with special a r

Blake Griffin Premieres The Blake Show In L.A. Tonight

Published on 2011-05-05 14:00:59

We don’t have to tell you that Blake Griffin means business both on and off the court. His rookie season numbers speak for themselves – 1,845 points, 214 dunks, 989 rebounds, 3,111 minutes and 82 starts – making him the unanimous wi

Top 5 Pending Unrestricted Free Agents Still In The NBA Playoffs

Published on 2011-05-05 13:00:08

With no second round games tonight as the teams travel for Game 3, I thought this was as good a time as any to look at the biggest names in the summer’s free agency still playing. If they were to be asked by the media right now about their thou

Ricky Rubio And The Wolves: Partners In Peril

Published on 2011-05-05 12:00:48

Will he or won’t he? Ever since Minnesota made Ricky Rubio the fifth pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, there’s been an endless tug of war between the Spanish guard’s camp and Minnesota GM David Kahn and the rest of the Wolves organization

Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 – Russell Westbrook Player Exclusive

Published on 2011-05-05 11:00:19

Just like last year, Nike Basketball is getting sneakerheads salivating for their future releases. In the 2010 NBA Finals, Rajon Rondo debuted the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse in a bright-green colorway. Now, it’s Russell Westbrook debuting the Nike Zoo

This Is Where The NBA Stars Will Be This Summer

Published on 2011-05-05 10:30:21

If you don’t know about the Goodman League, then chances are you don’t know much about hoops. Period. And this summer is going to be crazy! NCAA sanctioned for the first time, everyone is going to be coming through Barry Farms. And by eve

Kevin Hart Launches The Jordan Fly Wade In Miami Tomorrow

Published on 2011-05-04 18:00:44

Tomorrow marks a big day. And I’m not talking about Cinco de Mayo or Harold Miner‘s birthday. Rather, tomorrow marks the official U.S. retail launch of the Jordan Fly Wade, Dwyane Wade‘s first signature shoe with Jordan Brand and th

In A Surprising Twist, Blake Griffin Wins NBA Rookie of the Year

Published on 2011-05-04 17:00:36

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin was officially named the NBA Rookie of the Year Wednesday afternoon in Playa Vista, Calif., finally putting to rest a decision that, I don’t know, everyone knew was going to happen since early November. Wi

We Reminisce: Chicago Vs. Atlanta In The 1997 NBA Playoffs

Published on 2011-05-04 16:30:23

It’s been 14 years since Atlanta and Chicago have faced off in the NBA Playoffs. But ironically, 14 years ago, they too met in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, with the Bulls running away with the homecourt advantage and a No. 1 seed before t

Deron Williams vs. Tyreke Evans: Call Of Duty’s Ultimate Showdown

Published on 2011-05-04 15:00:06

While playing Call of Duty online, have you ever wondered if you had ever faced off with an NBA player unknowingly? If you’re a first-person shooting fiend, chances are that it’s a possibility. New Jersey’s Deron Williams and Sacram

“Air Up There” Challenges Blake Griffin To A Dunk-Off

Published on 2011-05-04 13:45:26

Blake Griffin was far and away the best dunker in the NBA this season. While he didn’t lead the league in the number of rims abused, he was the most memorable. His performance in the Slam Dunk Contest – no matter how you feel about the Ki

We Reminisce: Jamal Crawford x Jay-Z Reebok Commercial

Published on 2011-05-04 13:00:13

No one can deny that Jamal Crawford is doing his thing in the NBA Playoffs. And most people know that he’s been doing his thing for a minute. But I guarantee even some of Jay Cee’s and Jay-Z‘s biggest fans forgot about this gem for

Kevin Love Wins NBA’s Best Smelling Player Award

Published on 2011-05-04 12:00:42

Despite finishing the season with the NBA’s worst record, Minnesota’s Kevin Love is having a banner year. First he was named an All-Star, then the league’s Most Improved Player, and now he’s received perhaps his greatest honor

Kendrick Perkins Knew What Was Wrong In OKC

Published on 2011-05-04 11:15:01

Oklahoma City is back from the dead. No really, the way everyone was talking after the Grizzlies came into the big blue sea and dominated Game 1, you would’ve thought the darlings of the NBA’s second-half were through. They were going hom

Meet The Next Brad Stevens

Published on 2011-05-04 10:30:18

It is 11 p.m. on Saturday night of Halloween weekend, one of the biggest party weekends of the year at Vanderbilt University. People across campus are putting on their costumes getting ready for the night’s festivities, including Vanderbilt men

NBA Rumor: Samuel Dalembert To The New York Knicks

Published on 2011-05-04 10:00:36

I think most Knicks fans would agree that what the team needs more than anything else this summer is a big, shot-blocking presence inside. You can get away with playing Bill Walker and Shawne Williams on the wings because of Carmelo and Amar’e.

LeBron And Wade Take Turns Beating On The Reeling Celtics

Published on 2011-05-04 00:27:50

We think we should remind everyone: LeBron James and Dwyane Wade play on the same team. They play on the same team. On a night where Boston was playing for more than just a split, they fought the way we knew they would. But it wasn’t enough. Yo

Derrick Rose Answers His Own Question

Published on 2011-05-03 16:30:51

At the beginning of the season Derrick Rose asked, “Why can’t I be MVP?” Here he shows us why he can and why he is. What do you think? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_real_aron. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a fan of Dim

Dime x Akomplice Basketball Belt

Published on 2011-05-03 15:30:54

As you probably already know, 2011 marks the the 10-year anniversary of the birth of Dime. With that, we told you that you’re going to be seeing a bunch of unique and exclusive stuff dropping for our loyal readers, and here’s our next pro

The Celtics Better Hit Scarface

Published on 2011-05-03 14:00:52

Something is happening, and I’m becoming increasingly convinced that it ain’t a facade. It started midseason, then rose further, and then Game 1 in South Beach did nothing but make me nod my head and think: “I was right.” Reme

UNDRCRWN “Chicago’s Finest” T-Shirt

Published on 2011-05-03 13:30:47

Not that UNDRCRWN needed a reason to drop some new heat, but honoring the youngest MVP in league history is as good a time as any. Sprinkled with iconic Chi-Town graphics, the “Chicago’s Finest” tee is a must-have for any fan of No.

Steve Nash Will Sign Your Head

Published on 2011-05-03 13:00:50

Thanks to Tas Melas, check out Steve Nash‘s new Toyota commercial that’s currently running in Canada. Hilarious. What would you do if Steve Nash signed your forehead? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_real_aron. Follow Dime on Twitter at @Di

Nike Air Max 360 BB – Rajon Rondo Player Exclusive

Published on 2011-05-03 12:15:46

We first showed you the Nike Air Max 360 BB the night of the NBA All-Star Game in Rajon Rondo‘s exclusive Eastern Conference colorway. Now, check out a version that Rondo could wear in a Celtics uni. Rajon is known to always be changing his foo

Denver Must Bring Back Nene

Published on 2011-05-03 11:30:30

For everything they accomplished in the second half of this season – busting through all of the Carmelo trade rumors, mixing in a few new players with the old and securing a five-seed in the West – none of it will matter next season if th

Who’s Better: Zach Randolph Or LaMarcus Aldridge?

Published on 2011-05-03 10:30:35

No post players took bigger leaps this year than LaMarcus Aldridge and Zach Randolph. For LA, it was about taking control of a team that desperately needed leadership once Greg Oden and Brandon Roy were both lost to injuries. For Z-Bo, it was about c

Report: Derrick Rose Wins NBA’s Most Valuable Player Award

Published on 2011-05-03 09:45:42

You could say we had a feeling. Sometimes you just know. But when we sent Dime #63 to the printers six weeks ago, we took a chance by declaring Derrick Rose the NBA’s Most Valuable Player – Chicago’s first since the G.O.A.T. himself

Dirk Is In The House, Facing Down A Decade Of Stereotypes

Published on 2011-05-03 02:35:22

Watching Dirk Nowitzki is amazing. Any daylight, and it’s automatic. He makes the most awkward shots look routine. Last night, he made the biggest plays in one of Dallas’ largest wins of the last few years. Clutch? Hell yes. Behind the Ge

Clip Of The Day: Mel Gibson NBA Encouragement Parody

Published on 2011-05-02 18:30:12

After the resounding success of the NBA’s “Encouragement” campaign, where they had current people talking to NBA superstars when they were younger, you were hoping someone was going to take this idea and run with it. Thankfully, people did. Aft

The Lakers And Mavs: Two Friends Reunited After 23 Years

Published on 2011-05-02 16:00:04

For so long, it was up to 2K to get a playoff series of Kobe vs. Dirk. It felt like they were avoiding each other, two prize fighters coming up with excuses to never meet in the ring. We could never get what we wanted, all we wanted. Just one series:

Jordan Phase 23 Hoops – Ray Allen Player Exclusives

Published on 2011-05-02 15:30:22

The kicks that have been debuting in the playoffs this year have been ridiculous! And with the Celtics taking on the Heat in Game 2 tomorrow tonight, I thought you might want to see two colorways of the new Jordan Phase 23 Hoops made exclusively for

We Reminisce: The 1999 N.Y. Knicks

Published on 2011-05-02 15:00:31

The last eight seed to win in the first round and also start the semifinals with another win? The 1999 New York Knicks. Memphis probably won’t repeat New York’s second round sweep of Atlanta, but Game 1 against Oklahoma City showed us the

Jordan Phase 23 Hoops – Joe Johnson Player Exclusives

Published on 2011-05-02 14:30:59

The kicks that have been debuting in the playoffs this year have been ridiculous! And with the Hawks taking on the Bulls tonight, I thought you might want to see two colorways of the new Jordan Phase 23 Hoops made exclusively for Joe Johnson that wil

LeBron James Presents “The LeBrons” – Episode 4

Published on 2011-05-02 14:00:27

If you liked the first three episodes, it’s time to check out the next installment… And in case you missed ‘em, here are the first three: Episode 1 – “Lion” Episode 2 – “Stay on the Court” Episode 3 – &

Ranking The NBA Playoffs Best Big-Man Rotations

Published on 2011-05-02 12:45:23

We’ve always been taught the deeper you go in the playoffs, the more important those big uglies are. Sinewy guards breaking down defenses and wing shooters splashing jumpers from all over the court are great luxuries to have. But playoff basket

NBA Rumor: Detroit Pistons Re-Signing Rodney Stuckey Long-Term

Published on 2011-05-02 12:00:46

Following a 30-52 season, there are a lot of things that need to change with the Detroit Pistons this summer. Apparently Rodney Stuckey is not one of them. After four years with the franchise, Stuckey will be a restricted free agent this summer and w

A Basketball Resume Is Unlike Any Other: The Josh Selby Story

Published on 2011-05-02 11:15:43

Hardcore basketball fans complain about the one-and-done rule a lot, but they do not always realize the implications of each situation. Basketball is a business. Sure, everyone wants to achieve greatness and bask in the glory, but it simply is not po

Wade Gets Buckets And The Celtics Get Clocked

Published on 2011-05-01 23:08:20

We’re gonna give it to you straight: when the calendars flip to May, playoff basketball gets serious. It’s different. We’re not exactly sure what it feels like, but we think it might be something along the lines of drinking too much Tequila

The Calm Before The Storm

Published on 2011-04-30 23:56:53

Okay so the first round was great. EXTRA special. The Thunder kicked the diapers and didn’t even stumble. Chris Paul nearly changed the world by himself. And we saw Z-Bo go from that guy you completely avoid on the subway to the dude everyone w

The Crazies Are Alive And Kicking

Published on 2011-04-29 23:55:23

Boxing promoters would’ve been proud. The Spurs and Grizzlies put together one long 15-round fight. It was like the end of the Departed. There were bodies everywhere. The Grizz couldn’t knock out San Antonio; the Spurs weren’t letti

The 5 Biggest NBA Playoff Upsets Of This Century

Published on 2011-04-29 16:00:47

Tonight will be the biggest game in Memphis’ history. It isn’t for San Antonio. Far from it. But they are playing for just as much, to save a dying era. Everyone knew this series was going to be a battle. But most figured the Spurs would

Chi-Town’s Finest Set For The Chicago United Hoops Classic

Published on 2011-04-29 15:00:08

Just when you thought the high school basketball season was over, some of Chi-Town’s finest decided to hold a game. Tomorrow, the inaugural Chicago United Hoops Classic will feature premier prep school players from Chicago’s South and West Si

Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger Covers Led Zeppelin For The NBA Playoffs

Published on 2011-04-29 14:00:35

In case you haven’t seen it yet, ESPN and ABC have produced this opening for their NBA Playoffs TV broadcasts. In the spot, the Pussycat Dolls’ Nicole Scherzinger and Jason Bonham (son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham) cover Zeppe

The Sonics Are Still Making Noise

Published on 2011-04-29 13:30:02

During Game 3 of the Thunder/Nuggets series in the Mile High earlier this week, something interesting caught my eye. It was something that I’ve seen in various NBA arenas over the past few years and it was sitting directly behind press row near cen

Austin Rivers Is A Problem

Published on 2011-04-29 13:00:55

Our friends over at Hoopmixtape drop gems on the regular. But their newest video is one of their best ones yet. Some people might question if Austin Rivers is the best player in the nation (Anthony Davis has something to say), but there’s no do

Greg Oden: Don’t Get It Twisted

Published on 2011-04-29 12:00:48

He’s gone from a No. 1 pick and a city’s great hope to an injured star whose career is in jeopardy. But to Greg Oden, that’s in the past – he’s looking up, and for good reason. Jumping was still uneasy, and the agility hadn’t returned all

DimeTV: Behind The Scenes Of Raymond Felton’s Photo Shoot

Published on 2011-04-29 11:00:48

You could say it was a big year for Raymond Felton. After signing with the Knicks last summer, he became a co-captain alongside free agent signee, and fellow Class of 2002 friend, Amar’e Stoudemire. Leading the charge, Felton and STAT turned a team

Dwight Howard And Orlando Are Facing A Hot Summer

Published on 2011-04-29 10:00:40

As we said in Smack today, it’s going to be a long summer in Orlando. J.J. Redick is going to have to live with images of that bricked three for the next few months, or even longer if the lockout stretches into the fall. The Magic have to decid

Justin Bieber To Star In Street Hoops Film With Mark Wahlberg

Published on 2011-04-29 09:30:33

Yes, you read that headline right. And yes, you should be excited. If you got a chance like we did to see Justin Bieber hoop in the celebrity game during NBA All-Star Weekend, you know the kid can play. So after taking home MVP honors, it appears the

Dirk Is Superbad; Dwight Should Be Super Mad

Published on 2011-04-29 01:05:29

The Blazers fourth-quarter run was all heart. They didn’t mix in gimmicks. It was all heart and grit. But you can’t spot Dirk Nowitzki a 17-point lead and expect to come back. Despite 32 points and 12 rebounds from a gimpy Gerald Wallace,

We Reminisce: The 2004 Indiana Pacers And A Near Championship

Published on 2011-04-28 16:00:44

They were one of my favorite teams from the past decade. So much talent. So many wins. All season long, they looked like sure things to make the NBA Finals. Jermaine O’Neal was their leader and even he can’t help but look back at what cou

The NBA’s Largest Basketball Playground Starts This Weekend

Published on 2011-04-28 15:30:44

What do you do when your team loses in the playoffs, or worse yet, they didn’t make it at all. Do you anxiously wait until next season? Do you watch your old VHS copy of NBA Furious Finishes? Or do you get out and do something about it? If you&

How The Pistons And Magic Changed The Course Of The NBA

Published on 2011-04-28 14:30:59

So Grant Hill finally came out and said it: the Pistons basically screwed him over. Everyone knows the story by now: the once-great Hill, sure to be one of the best players ever to play the game with numbers after six years that have only been rivale

Dime Q&A: Everything You Wanted To Know About @jose3030

Published on 2011-04-28 13:30:19

If you’re on Twitter, chances are you probably follow Jose Ogando a.k.a. @jose3030 or have seen his name retweeted somewhere. When it comes to sports, he’s definitely one of my favorite people to follow because his timeline is filled with

Homage “Havlicek Stole The Ball!” T-Shirt

Published on 2011-04-28 13:00:36

If you’re not familiar with Columbus-based clothing company Homage, you should be. Paying homage to some of the greatest personalities and moments from back in the day, their tees “tell stories of triumph, individualism and hustle, preser

The NBA’s Ultimate Playoff Moments Of The Millennium

Published on 2011-04-28 12:30:02

This Sunday, NBA TV will look at the most memorable moments in recent playoffs history with a one-hour special titled NBA Ultimate Playoff Moments. Hosted by NBA TV’s Matt Winer and Hall of Famer Bill Walton (via Cisco TelePresence), the show will

5 Reasons The Wizards Are The NBA’s Model Rebuilding Franchise

Published on 2011-04-28 11:45:53

With the NBA offseason already a reality for half the league, the Washington Wizards will be wrapping up their rebuilding process. After watching their franchise go through some serious tough times, the front office came to the conclusion to abort ev

The Grizzlies and Spurs: The Moment Of Truth

Published on 2011-04-28 11:00:57

It’s down to this. It has come to this. This series is gonna go one of two ways. Either Memphis comes out, pissed at the world, frustrated at those old guys for stealing something right out from under them, following the lead of one crazy guy (

Common Knew Michael Jordan Before He Became The G.O.A.T.

Published on 2011-04-28 10:00:51

Chicago breeds superstars. As far as basketball, they have that covered. But in entertainment, they aren’t bad either. Common, once known strictly as one of the illest emcees in hip-hop, has now branched out to become an actor, model and a pub

San Antonio Survives Their Own Funeral; The Nuggets Are Still Thinking About Kevin Durant

Published on 2011-04-28 01:22:25

There’s something special that comes out in a person when they’re backed into a corner with only one way out. This isn’t just a hoops thing, it’s a life thing. But we did get a glimpse last night of what goes down when a team

Film Premiere: Off the Rez Is Hoop Dreams Meets Glory Road

Published on 2011-04-27 16:30:47

A vicious cycle is defined as a chain of events in which the response to one difficulty creates a new problem that aggravates the original difficulty. Thus is the perceived life on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Eastern Oregon. But Shoni Schimmel

Kevin Love: Monster Of The Board

Published on 2011-04-27 14:30:38

His mission is as simple as his numbers are beastly: To become the NBA’s most dominant, albeit unsuspecting, double-double machine the League has seen in decades. And in only his third season as a pro, Kevin Love, the pride of the Minnesota Timberw

Kevin Durant And Russell Westbrook Play Star Wars

Published on 2011-04-27 13:30:34

So let me get this straight: two alpha basketball talents, two guys who have grown up as number-one options, two All-Stars convinced they are bound for royalty, had words the other night during Oklahoma City’s first loss to Denver during this p

Roy Takes Over: The Movie

Published on 2011-04-27 12:45:35

If you’re a Portland Trail Blazers fan, chances are you know about Pinwheel Empire. And after Brandon Roy‘s legendary Game 4 performance, they put together the following video. Even if you watched the game or SportsCenter the next day, de

Making Moves: 6 Best Celebration Gestures In Basketball

Published on 2011-04-27 11:30:04

I’ve seen a lot of this “Three Goggles” gesturing going on during the NBA Playoffs, and it got me to wondering the origins of it all. Come to think of it, what other physical shows of ecstasy have we seen throughout basketball histo

Danny Granger: Noah Is Dirty

Published on 2011-04-27 11:00:21

Joakim Noah is a lot of things but rarely has anyone called him dirty. Danny Granger did last night after Noah and the Bulls wiped out Indiana’s season in convincing fashion. Granger was visibly upset for a couple of elbows Noah had thrown at t

Saying A Farewell To The Knicks

Published on 2011-04-27 10:00:41

I lost a good friend this weekend. And I may never recover. I’ve lost a compatriot, an acquaintance, a piece of my life. I probably shouldn’t be taking it this seriously, but I work a 9-to-5 and have few things left in this world. Don’t judge m

A Shocking Interview With Danilo Gallinari & Melanie Collins

Published on 2011-04-27 09:30:39

The following interview with Danilo Gallinari and sports broadcaster Melanie Collins might leave you with some questions. If so, check after the jump for more info… About halfway through you probably figured something was up, right? So did I. T

Sans Afro, Kobe Bryant (No. 24) Channels Kobe Bryant (No. 8)

Published on 2011-04-27 09:00:17

I could have sworn that was KB8 out there… Also, check after the jump to see Kobe’s other ridiculous dunk from last night, this time on Trevor Ariza. What do you think? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_real_aron. Follow Dime on Twitter at @

More Evidence That Kobe Is Actually The One Playing Iron Man; Indiana Has Gone Fishin’

Published on 2011-04-27 01:21:17

Hey Kobe Bryant, weren’t you supposed to be injured? If Chris Paul is the master of flopping and drawing ridiculous fouls than KB is the ultimate injury-milker. L.A. dodged a bullet in Game 5 against the Hornets, withstood a lights-out start fr

The NBA Playoffs: Where Birdman Is A Wu-Tang & Memphis Is Scarier Than N.W.A.

Published on 2011-04-26 16:00:55

I’m always wondering what types of music NBA players listen to during the playoffs. I could see someone like Tyler Hansbrough just head-bobbing and fist-pumping to some intense trance. Who knows, maybe Kurt Thomas listens to Pops Stoppers. Why

We Reminisce: We Believe… Again

Published on 2011-04-26 15:00:47

With yesterday’s decisive 104-86 victory over San Antonio, the Memphis Grizzlies now find themselves on the verge of becoming just the second eight-seed to ever defeat a No. 1 in a seven-game series. Suffice to say, the Grizz – who went 46-36 dur

Nike Air Max Hyperdunk 2010 – Carlos Boozer Player Exclusive

Published on 2011-04-26 13:00:20

Yesterday, I posted the Nike Air Max Hyperdunk 2010 designed for Richard Jefferson. Earlier today it was Al Horford. But with the Bulls taking on the Pacers tonight, I thought you might want to see a colorway made exclusively for Carlos Boozer. Check

Nike Air Max Hyperdunk 2010 – Al Horford Player Exclusive

Published on 2011-04-26 12:30:18

Yesterday, I posted the Nike Air Max Hyperdunk 2010 designed for Richard Jefferson. But with the Hawks taking on the Magic tonight, I thought you might want to see a colorway made exclusively for Al Horford. Check ‘em out: What do you think? So

Jeff Foster: “If They Need A Villain, It Looks Like I’m Their Guy”

Published on 2011-04-26 12:00:33

No one grows up wanting to be the next Jeff Foster. I’m sorry, but it’s true. Kids grow up wanting to play at Duke or North Carolina and become the next Kobe Bryant or LeBron James; not attend Southwest Texas State and average five points

Charles Barkley Is Pumping Iron And Taking Names

Published on 2011-04-26 11:30:13

Kettlebell. I feel like Charles Barkley can’t shut up about those things during these playoffs. We knew he was working out. But now, there’s video evidence of the man doing hang cleans. And the lady in this video that Charles is working o

The Bulls Aren’t Giving Up On Carlos Boozer

Published on 2011-04-26 11:00:59

Chicago will probably close out their first-round series tonight at home against the Pacers, but things haven’t exactly gone the way they were expected to. They’ve struggled to zoom past Indiana, having to come-from-behind in nearly every

1997 NBA Draft Do-Over

Published on 2011-04-26 10:00:31

The 1997 NBA Draft is one of the worst in the history of the NBA. And that’s what makes this do-over so hard. There was no doubt that Tim Duncan would be selected at No. 1 by the Spurs, but after that it was anyone’s guess. And when you see some

2011 NBA Playoffs Commercial – “.4″

Published on 2011-04-26 09:30:11

With the action heating up, the NBA has graced us with their third commercial spot for the 2011 NBA Playoffs. Watch as the official basketball of the NBA (this time voiced by Charlie Murphy) recounts one of the greatest shots in playoff history: Dere

Clip Of The Day: Lindsay Lohan NBA Encouragement Parody

Published on 2011-04-25 17:00:01

The NBA: Where Trash-Talking Goes To Die

Published on 2011-04-25 15:30:10

Oh how the game has changed. Back in the day, you could clothesline someone and be lauded for your intensity. Back then, you could throw a punch, wind up on SportsCenter and be back on the court the next night. Back in the day, nearly anything was to

2007 NBA Draft Do-Over

Published on 2011-04-25 14:00:52

We haven’t done one of these in a while, so here’s a reminder on the ground rules: (1) The idea is that while each team has the same roster it had at the time of the draft, they have the added benefit of knowing how each potential draftee will tu

Nike Air Max Hyperdunk 2010 – Richard Jefferson Player Exclusive

Published on 2011-04-25 13:30:38

Last week, I posted three colorways of the Nike Air Max Hyperdunk 2010 designed for LaMarcus Aldridge. But with the Spurs taking on the Grizzlies tonight, I thought you might want to see a colorway made exclusively for Richard Jefferson. Check ‘

Stephon Marbury Reintroduces Starbury Sneakers In China

Published on 2011-04-25 12:45:18

If you didn’t have a chance to read Wells Tower’s excellent feature on Stephon Marbury in the latest GQ, you should do so now. But one thing sneakerheads around the world should know is that in addition to Marbury playing ball in in baske

Chauncey Billups Wants To Be The Difference-Maker In New York

Published on 2011-04-25 12:00:33

The great Boston-New York matchup that everyone wanted never materialized, mostly because the Knicks just weren’t that good. They were good enough for the majority of Game 1, but that was before Chauncey Billups left with a leg injury (and miss

J.R. Smith Is The Best QB In The NBA

Published on 2011-04-25 11:30:59

The past week in J.R. Smith‘s life has was wildly chaotic. He complained about playing time and said he doubts he will be back in Denver. Then, he got the playing time, missed the potential game-tying three-pointer to lose Game 3, and then went

The Most Thankless Man In The NBA

Published on 2011-04-25 11:00:59

As a diehard Nets fan growing up, some of my favorite memories as a child are watching the Nets of the 2000s. With Jason Kidd running the show those teams were incredibly exciting and while Kidd, Kenyon Martin, Richard Jefferson and Vince Carter were

Tony Allen Calls Out Manu Ginobili, Says He Isn’t Hurt

Published on 2011-04-25 10:00:03

Tony Allen doesn’t play games. Yet after seeing Manu Ginobili out there for the past two clashes between Memphis and San Antonio, Allen is convinced the Spurs’ swingman is having his own little fun with his reported elbow injury. Ginobili

Chris Paul Crosses Up Andrew Bynum

Published on 2011-04-25 09:00:11

To his credit, Andrew Bynum plays this pretty well. But when you have Chris Paul dancing with the rock, there’s really nothing you can do. Can CP lead the Hornets to the second round? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_real_aron. Follow Dime on Twi

Chris Paul Is That Dude; New York Runs Out Of Time

Published on 2011-04-25 00:23:33

It’s kind of hard to think about, but maybe everyone really did forget about Chris Paul. A few years ago, he was one of the greatest point guards ever to play the game and now, he’s reclaimed his mojo against the two-time defending champs

Memphis Inches Closer To Being Made Men; Brandon Roy Leads One Of The Greatest Comebacks Ever

Published on 2011-04-24 00:54:15

Thursday night hadn’t been a coronation for Brandon Roy. Apparently, it was just a warm-up. His fourth-quarter takeover last night was the real finale, the finishing touch. It was sublime. Portland looked dead. Midway through the third quarter,

Jesus And The Truth Take The Knicks To Bible Study; Hawks And Lakers Take Control

Published on 2011-04-22 23:39:24

The Knicks quit, getting blown out at home by 17 to fall behind 3-0 to Boston. They did; you can’t deny it. They were lazy with the ball, lazy on defense and gave no resistance to the Celtics at all. Some people saw their two close losses in Boston

J.R. Smith And Denver Are Clashing

Published on 2011-04-22 16:00:48

So you think you’re going to end up in a new city with a new team next year? So what? That happens all the time with dozens of players and it happens all over the country. But if you’re a Nuggets fan, you have to ask yourself, why J.R.? Why now a

Blazers GM Rich Cho Is A Foodie

Published on 2011-04-22 15:30:45

Watch as Blazers GM Rich Cho sits down to talk food with Forbes. What’s your favorite restaurant in the world? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_real_aron. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a fan of Dime Magazine on Facebook HERE.

Colorado’s Alec Burks Is Ready For The Lottery

Published on 2011-04-22 15:00:29

With prospects still making up their collective minds left and right, it’s been hard to get a handle on just how talented this draft class will be. While some youngsters have decided to head back to school, others are keen on testing the NBA waters

Jamal Crawford Is A Vet At Making People Look Stupid

Published on 2011-04-22 14:30:14

No one can tell me Atlanta’s Jamal Crawford is not one of the most exciting ballhandlers in the league. When he’s on, as he was all of last season and as he has been so far in the playoffs, he brings out the oohs and ahs quite frequently.

Knicks Fans Have Been Waiting Too Long For This Moment

Published on 2011-04-22 14:00:11

It’s been so long since Madison Square Garden has witnessed the playoffs that its mystique has nearly disappeared. What was once an implicit understanding that games in the heart of New York spelled disaster for opponents is now mere myth. For any

Nike Air Max Hyperdunk 2010 – LaMarcus Aldridge Player Exclusives

Published on 2011-04-22 13:30:32

Even though LaMarcus Aldridge didn’t make the All-Star Game this year, that didn’t stop Nike Basketball from lacing one of the game’s best players with some ill kicks. And after last night’s 20-point performance in a Game 3 wi

Dr. J & Converse Unveil Courts At Atlanta’s Piedmont Park

Published on 2011-04-22 13:00:52

If you’ve been reading DimeMag.com for a minute, then you know that Converse has been doing some great things down in Atlanta. Yesterday, unveiling two new basketball courts at historic Piedmont Park in midtown Atlanta, they added more to the l

Yao Ming Wants To Stay In Houston

Published on 2011-04-22 12:00:11

Yao Ming wants back in. It’s up to Houston to decide if he’s still worth it. When Yao hurt his foot back in November there were questions about his long-term health. Would he ever be the same? For the past five years, Yao has struggled to stay on

In The Studio With Monta Ellis

Published on 2011-04-22 11:30:39

When we did our photo shoot with Monta Ellis at his crib in Mississippi last summer, we were amazed at the home recording studio that he had setup. Now, watch Monta sit down to talk about his passion at his home studio in The Bay. What do you think?

The Pacers And Sixers Are Holding On By Their Fingertips; Brandon Roy Mans Up

Published on 2011-04-22 00:44:42

Well, it was a great season fellas. But Indiana and Philly, you might as well start to wrap it up now. It’s summertime. Both the Pacers and Sixers put in huge efforts to try to get back into their respective series. But both squads melted down the

Where Amazing Truly Happens: NBA Encouragement Parodies

Published on 2011-04-21 17:00:38

Jordan Melo M7 Advance – Knicks “Home” & “Away” Player Exclusives

Published on 2011-04-21 15:00:20

After debuting the “Away” colorway of the Jordan Melo M7 Advance the other night, Carmelo Anthony will unveil the “Home” colorway tomorrow night at the Garden. Check ‘em out: And while the Melo M7 Advance looks familiar,

Preparing For The NBA Draft With Hofstra’s Charles Jenkins

Published on 2011-04-21 14:00:11

While everyone was busy talking about Kemba Walker and the resurgence of New York City basketball this year, Hofstra senior Charles Jenkins was doing work under the radar. Finishing his career as the Pride’s all-time scoring leader with 2,513 point

Northwestern’s John Shurna Is A Sleeper In This Year’s NBA Draft

Published on 2011-04-21 13:00:12

With many of the big name early entrants deciding to forgo participation in this June’s NBA Draft, the collective potential talent pool has definitely taken a major hit. But it has also opened doors for lesser-known products to rise up and surprise

Brooklyn’s Finest: Jay-Z’s Role With The Nets Is A Very Active One

Published on 2011-04-21 12:00:07

Back in 2004, part-ownership of an NBA team was called by MTV “the new hip-hop status symbol.” From Jay-Z (Nets) to Nelly (Bobcats) to Usher (Cavs), it seemed like one-named rappers were destined to join the Mark Cubans and Dan Gilberts o

Russell Westbrook Must Be Immune To Dizziness

Published on 2011-04-21 11:30:10

Remember that game we all used to play as little kids where we would spin around in circles for as long as we could until we got too dizzy to walk straight? Russell Westbrook was probably really good at that game. What was the hardest part of this pl

I Said It: Maybe Kevin Love Wasn’t The Most Improved Player

Published on 2011-04-21 10:30:57

Earlier today, reports surfaced that Kevin Love was going to be named this season’s Most Improved Player. Just as Derrick Rose is being fitted for this season’s MVP, Love was destined to win the league’s M.I.P. since sometime in February. And t

Derrick Rose Gives You A Behind The Scenes Tour Of The Bulls

Published on 2011-04-21 10:00:18

As we documented in Dime #63, the outgoing Derrick Rose that we’ve come to know and love today is not the same kid that we met back in high school. And for anyone that’s ever met him, they know exactly what we’re talking about. Now

Report: Kevin Love Wins NBA’s Most Improved Player Award

Published on 2011-04-21 09:30:57

Of all the awards handed out at the end of the season, Most Improved Player has to be my favorite. But at the same time, it’s also the most subjective. For example, should it go to a guy like Dorell Wright who went from 7.1 to 16.4 points per g

The Spurs And Lakers Survive; The Thunder Show Everybody They Are Legit Title Threats

Published on 2011-04-21 01:25:19

After the Lakers and Spurs each lost their first playoff games, the whole NBA world was put in a tizzy. Despite winning a combined 118 games in the regular season, the Lakers were suddenly soft, the Spurs, old. The sky was falling all over Los Angele

Clip Of The Day: Some Kid Steals Tyson Chandler’s Towel

Published on 2011-04-20 16:15:24

Thanks to SI.com’s Hot Clicks, we have this gem of a clip. For some reason the jerseys in the team shop just weren’t enough… To me, the craziest thing about this clip is that it’s only halftime! What do you think? Follow Aron

Brandon Roy Wishes Portland Would Treat Him Better

Published on 2011-04-20 15:30:59

Brandon Roy doesn’t want self-pity. But he can’t help it. Not too long ago, Roy was one of the best young players in the game, a franchise talent in Portland who was good enough two years ago to average 22.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists a

Jordan Fly Wade – Dwyane Wade Player Exclusive

Published on 2011-04-20 15:15:31

Spike Lee isn’t the only one getting some fresh kicks from Jordan Brand. You might have noticed Dwyane Wade lacing up some heat the other night, and thankfully he tweeted a nice picture. If you didn’t know about the Jordan Fly Wade yet, y

Jordan Spizike – Spike Lee Player Exclusives

Published on 2011-04-20 15:00:53

Life has to be good if you’re Spike Lee. When he’s not making movies with ‘Melo, he’s getting laced by Jordan Brand with some player exclusives – of a shoe named after him – in a New York Knicks colorway. Check

J.R. Smith’s Ink: “I Got A Hell Of A Story Going On”

Published on 2011-04-20 14:00:50

With the Denver Nuggets heading into Game 2 this evening in OKC – and looking to exact revenge from the Thunder’s 107-103 game one victory – they’re going to need positive minutes from the bench to be successful. Which is why the play of guar

Steve Nash: “I Met Lil Wayne And Got A Lap Dance From Nicki Minaj”

Published on 2011-04-20 13:00:51

After Chris Paul‘s performance in Game 1, I figured Nicki Minaj was an honorary Kardashian or something. But then I stumbled upon a trend. With Lil Wayne‘s “I Am Still Music” tour moving on to the U.S. Airways Center last night in Pho

Lou Williams Is Not A Businessman, He’s A Business, Man

Published on 2011-04-20 12:00:12

Lou Williams entered the NBA in 2005 as a member of the last draft class that allowed high school players to jump straight to the League. Since then, he has experienced it all over the course of his six-year NBA career, including a three-game stint i

Maestro Knows: A Special Edition Featuring Kevin Love & Diddy

Published on 2011-04-20 11:30:22

We introduced y’all to Levi Maestro last summer, and have been fans for much longer than that. In his most recent episode of Maestro Knows, follow him to Minneapolis where he catches up with Kevin Love for the Timberwolves’ last game of the s

Dime Q&A: Myck Kabongo Could Be The Best PG In College Hoops

Published on 2011-04-20 11:00:08

Austin Rivers, Anthony Davis and Michael Gilchrist have received the most attention amongst the Class of 2011 high school prospects, but you’d be crazy to overlook Myck Kabongo. The 6-2 point guard headed to Texas has a handle that can break do

Boston Wins Despite Carmelo’s 42; Dwight Evens The Series With ATL

Published on 2011-04-20 02:03:59

For all the upset goodness that this past weekend’s first round left us with, Tuesday night went exactly as planned with each of the higher seeds claiming Ws. The Magic took care of the Hawks 88-82, Boston closed out New York 96-93 and the Mavs wer

Jordan Melo M7 Advance

Published on 2011-04-19 17:00:24

After sharing with you guys what I received in the mail yesterday, I wanted to fill you in with some more information that I’ve been able to obtain about Carmelo Anthony‘s latest shoe, the Jordan Melo M7 Advance. Jordan Brand sent out onl

LeBron James Presents “The LeBrons” – Episode 3

Published on 2011-04-19 16:30:58

If you liked the first two episodes, it’s time to check out the next installment… What do you think? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_real_aron. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a fan of Dime Magazine on Facebook HERE.

DeAndre Jordan’s Ink

Published on 2011-04-19 15:30:47

“Turn up the lights in here baby, extra bright I want y’all to see this…” Sure, maybe when DeAndre Jordan tweeted this line in early December he meant nothing by it; it was probably just an online fist bump to Kanye’s joint, “All Of The L

Swizz Beatz “GO NY GO (Remix)” Music Video Feat. STAT & ’Melo

Published on 2011-04-19 14:45:28

After making it back to the playoffs, it’s safe to say that Knicks fans and the entire organization have been pretty psyched. So with Game 3 against the Celtics coming up this Friday, the Knicks have collaborated with New York native Swizz Beat

Dime Q&A: Josh Duhamel Practiced Like Steve Alford, Idolized George Gervin & Loves The Lakers

Published on 2011-04-19 14:00:30

Walking into SIR Stage37 for the Reebok RealFlex launch event in midtown Manhattan, I didn’t really know what stood before me. I knew they would have us take part in some sort of stunt course with a couple celebrity appearances, but that was pretty

Andrea Bargnani And The Raptors Are At A Crossroads

Published on 2011-04-19 13:00:20

Maybe the Raptors have finally smartened up. After a year where Toronto was basically forced to play leading scorer Andrea Bargnani in the middle for the majority of the season, the Toronto Sun is reporting that Raptors president/general manager Brya

A Shot For Life: Hooping For 24 Hours Straight For A Good Cause

Published on 2011-04-19 12:30:51

Think you have seen a gym rat before? You haven’t seen until you’ve met Mike Slonina, a senior at Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury, Mass. Even Larry Legend would do a double take at this kid. Slonina, however, never played one game o

All 214 Of Blake Griffin’s Dunks This Season

Published on 2011-04-19 12:00:33

Just because Blake Griffin‘s season is over, doesn’t mean we can’t keep watching his highlights… What’s your favorite one? Follow Aron on Twitter at @the_real_aron. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a fan of Dim

How Trading Pau Gasol Turned The Memphis Grizzlies Into Contenders

Published on 2011-04-19 11:00:40

On Feb. 1, 2008, Michael Heisley, the owner of the Memphis Grizzlies, and Chris Wallace, the team’s general manager, were the two most vilified men in the NBA. They had just traded Pau Gasol to the Lakers in a move that was seen as one of the most

The Heat Subdue The Sixers; We Wish We Could Stop Talking About Derrick Rose

Published on 2011-04-19 00:17:14

One thing about the playoffs, if you watch enough games, you can begin to expect what’s going to happen next. That’s not to say they aren’t fun, but sometimes things can get very predictable. After a weekend of basketball sent from the gods, we

Kenny Anderson, Three-Man Weaves And Crab Cakes: Dime’s Weekend With The Nike LeBron 8 PS

Published on 2011-04-18 16:00:36

“Ooooo. They got crab cakes in here?” Yes, they did, and Dime’s visit to Miami to check out the newest sneaker from LeBron James’ line, the Nike LeBron 8 PS, had a lot more than that. Eating crab cakes and some other weird seafood (I heard th

NBA Admits Kendrick Perkins’ Tip Should Not Have Counted

Published on 2011-04-18 15:30:31

All morning, people have been talking about Kendrick Perkins‘ basket with 1:05 remaining in Oklahoma City’s four-point win over Denver last night. As Nuggets head coach George Karl put it bluntly after the game, “Obviously it was goalte

Dime Q&A: Jannero Pargo On Danny Granger’s Comments, Chicago’s Biggest Competition

Published on 2011-04-18 14:30:19

With the ghost of MJ constantly looming in the Windy City, there are expectations for the Bulls to relive some of that magic in this year’s NBA Playoffs. Despite Chicago clinching the No. 1 seed for the entire postseason, a lot of people are still

What’s In The Box: Carmelo Anthony’s New Jordan Brand Kicks

Published on 2011-04-18 13:30:36

Today is my first day back in the office in over a week, and boy am I glad I made it in. After finishing my lunch, a large, heavy brown box was delivered for me, and I legitimately had no clue what it could contain. Normally I’ll get kicks and

The Andy & Landry Show: Episode 4

Published on 2011-04-18 12:30:20

If you haven’t checked out the The Andy & Landry Show yet, you’re missing out on comedic genius. So after getting their own theme song and attending a speed dating event for ladies who like tall guys, watch Knicks rookies Andy Rautin

Report: Dwight Howard Wins His Third-Straight Defensive Player Of The Year Award

Published on 2011-04-18 12:00:16

No one in the history of the NBA has ever been awarded the Defensive Player of the Year three consecutive seasons. Until now. Orlando’s Dwight Howard, fresh off an insane 46-point, 19-rebound performance in the Magic’s Game 1 loss to Atla

Zach Randolph: I’m Getting Money ($66 Million Worth Of It)

Published on 2011-04-18 11:00:12

Zach Randolph must’ve really impressed the Memphis brass’ during his Game 1 destruction of the Spurs. As we mentioned in Smack this morning, Randolph and the Grizzlies have agreed to terms on an extension for the big man, worth $66 millio

Amar’e Stoudemire’s Amazing 360 Layup on the Boston Celtics

Published on 2011-04-18 10:30:21

Amar’e Stoudemire was a MAN against the Boston Celtics last night in the Knicks first playoff game in seven years. STAT put his team on his back, on his way to going for 28 and 11 boards. In particular though, he was a monster down the stretch,

Michael Jordan: “I Want To Spend Money”

Published on 2011-04-18 10:00:34

Unlike Major League Baseball, there is a salary cap in the NBA. And while having a large payroll doesn’t always equate to winning more games (see: the New York Knicks before this season), it’s more often than not the case. So that’s

Derrick Rose Crossover Sends Rajon Rondo To The Skating Rink

Published on 2011-04-08 09:45:52

Everyone wants to talk about the statement Chicago and Derrick Rose made last night in their whipping of the Celtics. Nothing that was said or could be said was louder than this play, when Rose left Rajon Rondo and then contorted his body in the lane

Daily Fantasy Diagnosis: 4.8

Published on 2011-04-08 09:40:30

Beast of the Night: Derrick Rose trucked the Celtics last night with 30 points, five rebounds, eight assists, two steals and a pair of three-pointers. He shot 56 percent (9-16) from the field, 100 percent (10-10) from the foul line and had three turn

Blake Griffin on Shaq Worship and How to Fix the Clippers

Published on 2011-04-08 08:00:01

Blake Griffin is finishing off the season exactly as he started it – with a bang. And with the offseason around the corner and his Clippers unfortunately out of contention for a playoff spot, Clippers fans are no doubt eager over the potential

Derrick Rose Destroys the Celtics, Bulls Own the East

Published on 2011-04-08 00:38:46

You know how when people are discussing NBA prospects like Jimemr Fredette and everyone – doesn’t matter if it’s an NBA TV talking head or your boy – always hits you with the “Who’s he gonna guard in the NBA?” question? The answer, inva

Bradley Beal Wins The Gatorade Player Of The Year

Published on 2011-04-07 16:34:23

You can now place Bradley Beal of Chaminade College Preparatory (St. Louis, Mo.) in the same sentence as LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant and Alonzo Mourning. Earlier this week, the 6-4 Florida-bound senior joined those past winners when he w

Team Flight Brothers: Dunking For A Living

Published on 2011-04-07 14:47:16

Earlier this week, the dunking revolution that is Team Flight Brothers was featured on CBS during the show “Papa Johns Dunks of the Year.” Ever wondered what it was like to actually be dunking for a living? Check this out. And it also sou

Nike Air Max Flight ’11 – Brandon Roy Player Exclusive

Published on 2011-04-07 14:00:03

If you’re looking for a new shoe to rock this summer, the Nike Air Max Flight ’11 might just be the one for you. With Flywire technology and Air Max cushioning, you have the best of both worlds. With that said, check out what Nike Basketball

Nike Air Max Flight ’11 – Stephen Curry Player Exclusive

Published on 2011-04-07 13:00:48

Blake Griffin Vs. Kevin Durant: Who Would You Rather Have on Your Team?

Published on 2011-04-07 11:44:00

Last night in the Thunder’s division-clinching win over the Clippers, we got to see the future of the NBA go head-to-head. There was the smooth-shooting Kevin Durant, dropping 29 points with an assortment of floaters and pull-ups. He’s on his way

Ranks: Designed For Rugged Functionality & Utilitarian Style

Published on 2011-04-07 11:30:33

The fashion game has changed. That’s right, I said it. No longer is the loudest in the room or on the street the winner, but rather the more curated you are the better. What does that mean? Don’t get too crazy with it. Keep it simple, and

Picking Up The Pieces: Offseason Plans For The NBA’s 5 Worst Teams

Published on 2011-04-04 11:00:18

Words. Dylan Murphy With the NBA season coming to a close, the Nets, Raptors, Wizards, Timberwolves and Cavs have locked in their NBA Draft Lottery status and are looking towards the future. Below is a breakdown of the offseason possibilities for eac

The Stricklands: Best NBA Players Who’ve Never Been All-Stars

Published on 2011-04-04 10:00:08

Late last week, I saw a tweet from ESPN’s Chris Palmer asking the world who the best players in the NBA were who’ve never made an All-Star game. While I didn’t totally agree with his list of Lamar Odom, Jason Terry, Al Jefferson, Andre Miller

Someone Finally Gets Revenge On JaVale McGee

Published on 2011-04-04 09:30:15

You knew it was only a matter of time before someone was going to enact revenge on JaVale McGee for his multiple assaults (blocks) with a deadly weapon (his hand). Respect to McGee for showing Dominic McGuire some love after he got him. What’

Daily Fantasy Diagnosis: 4.4 (Weekend Recap)

Published on 2011-04-04 09:00:02

Weekend Wonder: Derrick Rose averaged 31.5 points, three rebounds, 8.5 assists, 2.5 steals, 1.5 blocks and two threes in two back-to-back games this past weekend. He shot 51 percent from the field, 84 percent from the foul line and turned the ball ov

Nuggets Slay The Sleepwalking Lakers; Knicks Beat A Nemesis

Published on 2011-04-04 06:36:31

You had to see it coming. Anyone who watches enough of the Lakers should’ve seen it coming. Give them nothing and they topple you. Give them a little and they push back. Give them a lot and they all sit around Indian style and start telling campfir

Derrick Rose Blocks the S**t Out of James Johnson

Published on 2011-04-03 09:00:47

This block from last night’s Bulls/Raptors game is just incredible. Derrick Rose turned the ball over, leading to a Toronto fast break. Clearly pissed that he coughed up the ball, Rose raced down the court and obliterated James Johnson’s

Kemba Walker Close to Being Crowned King; The Thunder Try to Beat Up Blake Griffin; Derrick Rose Does Terrible Things to Toronto

Published on 2011-04-03 00:26:45

Monday’s National Championship game is set after UConn and Butler emerged victorious from two hard-fought semi-final games yesterday in Houston. In the heavyweight game, the Huskies took out the Kentucky Wildcats behind Kemba Walker’s 18 points,

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